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Untitled, by John Battan, ink, 1968

Untitled

John Battan

1968

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 ink by John Battan, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
John Battan
When & what style?
1968
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a printed page with text and small purple decorative boxes. The title reads *"Ode to London"* with the subtitle *"a meaning bridge."* Below it, a list redefines everyday words—like calling "cooks" *"wristwatches"* and "water" *"cup."* There’s also a short story about two characters and their struggles, dated *"New York City / January 17, 1967."* The words are arranged in a playful, almost game-like way. The text feels like a mix of humor and wordplay, with no traditional art style here—just type and simple designs. If you like this kind of creative wordplay, look up lithography.

About the artist

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