Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by John Borg Manduca Ian Hamilton Finlay. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1978 print by Ian Hamilton Finlay and John Borg Manduca, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is an offset card featuring a combination of text and image.
Subject & Meaning
The card displays a blurred image resembling a ship or boat, accompanied by text that juxtaposes polite phrases, such as 'Thank you for your communication,' with militaristic expressions like 'We are getting your range.' The tone is ambiguous, blending courtesy with a sense of surveillance or targeting.
Technique & Style
The image is not a photograph but a printed representation, characterized by a faded, low-quality appearance. The background of the ship image features a messy, splattered effect, suggestive of ink splatters or a faded stamp.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Borg Manduca Ian Hamilton Finlay
John Borg Manduca Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006) was a British artist.
