Untitled
1983
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay was a Scottish poet, writer, artist and gardener.
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ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1983 ink by Ian Hamilton Finlay, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image is a black-and-white print with words arranged in a vertical list. The words "ICE" and "DUST" repeat, stacked unevenly. At the top, it says "A FLUTE FOR" and at the bottom, "SAINT-JUST." There are four small numbered footnotes with quotes in tiny text. The piece mixes everyday words with a mysterious name, Saint-Just, hinting at deeper meaning. The quotes below refer to themes of perseverance and rebellion. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
Ian Hamilton Finlay was a Scottish poet, writer, artist and gardener.
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