Untitled

Untitled

Kai Althoff

2004

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This picture looks like a busy, mixed-up room with people doing different things. On the left, a table holds plates and cups, and someone sits eating. In the middle, two women stand close, one holding a drink. On the right, a man leans against a wall, and a floating figure with a helmet drifts near a blue wall. The colors are mostly pale, with some red and black shapes scattered around. The artist used ink and cut-out pieces to make the scene feel chaotic. The lines are sketchy, and some parts look like they’re pasted on. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.

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