Untitled
1983
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1983
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1983 graphite by Giovanni Anselmo, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is mostly a flat, pale yellow background with almost no texture. Near the top center, there’s a tiny, dark shape that looks like a bird in mid-flight—just a few quick pencil lines. On the floor in front, there’s a rough, irregular piece of stone. The simplicity makes you focus on the tiny bird, which stands out against the empty space. The stone on the floor feels like it’s part of the piece, not just a display prop. If you like this kind of minimal art, check out Giovanni Anselmo.
Giovanni Anselmo (5 August 1934 – 18 December 2023) was an Italian artist who emerged after World War II within the art movement called Arte Povera.
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