Untitled
1942
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1942
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This artwork is a collection of printed images made by ten artists during World War II. It includes six linoleum cuts, three woodcuts, and one lithograph, all in black and white. The prints show shapes like circles, lines, and curves arranged in clean, geometric patterns. These artists lived in different countries but shared a belief in art built on order, math, and clarity. They avoided realistic scenes, choosing instead to work with pure form and rhythm. The portfolio was created in Switzerland, a neutral country during the war, which became a meeting point for artists escaping conflict. This project was a way to stay connected through shared ideas, even in hard times. You can explore more about lithography and how it helped artists make and share work like this.
