Untitled

Untitled

John Cage

1960

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a handwritten page filled with messy pencil lines and letters. The notes look like quick scribbles—some words are crossed out, others circled, and symbols are scattered across the paper. There’s a mix of letters, numbers, and small diagrams, all in light pencil strokes. The page seems to be a sketch for something musical, with symbols that might stand for sounds or notes. The lines are uneven, and the handwriting is tight in spots, like Cage was jotting down ideas fast. If you like this kind of abstract thinking, check out John Cage next.

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