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Untitled, by John Cage, graphite, 1969

Untitled

John Cage

1969

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1969 graphite by John Cage, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
John Cage
When & what style?
1969
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image shows a piece of paper with numbers written on it in different colors. The numbers are arranged in rows and columns, with some numbers crossed out or scribbled over. The paper is yellowed and has a few tears and creases. In the top-left corner, the words "640 numbers between 1 and 21" are written in small black text. The rest of the paper is filled with numbers, some of which are written in red, blue, or green ink. Some of the numbers are underlined or circled. The overall effect is one of chaos and disorder, as if the numbers have been scribbled down quickly and without much thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of John Cage, an American artist known for his experimental and avant-garde pieces.

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John Cage

John Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, artist, and music theorist. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of…

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