Untitled
1928
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1928
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1928 ink by Kurt Schwitters, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is made of glued-on scraps: a red ticket stub, a blue "P" sign, yellow paper with numbers, and crumpled white bits. Sharp edges clash with soft, torn corners. Some text is legible, like "Nachmahl" and "10 Uhr," but most is just shapes. The colors pop—bright red, deep blue, and a faded gray-brown—stacked unevenly. The artist cut and pasted these pieces onto cardboard, layering them like a collage. It looks messy on purpose, not accidental. The mix of words and shapes feels like a puzzle without a clear answer. Next, check out Kurt Schwitters.
