Untitled

Untitled

Jiro Takamatsu

1972

paint

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This piece looks like a black background with jagged, torn shapes cut into it. The edges are rough and uneven, almost like someone ripped the paper by hand. The torn bits catch the light in spots, making them stand out slightly against the dark. The artist used torn paper instead of paint or pencil, giving it a raw, unfinished feel. It’s simple but makes you notice how texture can change how you see something. If you like this, check out more by Jiro Takamatsu.

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