Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Lawrence Weiner. It dates from 2021 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2021, this offset lithograph by Lawrence Weiner presents a stark visual field: a vivid blue plane bordered in white, centered by the English word ENOUGH rendered in red and white lettering, accompanied by a solitary red Chinese character. The text is outlined in black, producing a high‑contrast composition that foregrounds language as visual material.
Subject & Meaning
The work foregrounds a single English term, ENOUGH, alongside a non‑Latin glyph, inviting viewers to contemplate notions of sufficiency, limitation, or demand across linguistic borders. By pairing the two scripts, Weiner underscores the universality and ambiguity of language, prompting reflection on how meaning shifts when transferred between cultures.
Technique & Style
Executed as an offset lithograph, the piece relies on the reproducible qualities of commercial printing while retaining a hand‑crafted aesthetic. The bold color palette, blue background, white border, red lettering, combined with crisp black outlines emphasizes the graphic clarity typical of Weiner’s text‑based interventions, where the materiality of print becomes part of the concept.
History & Provenance
The lithograph entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art shortly after its production, joining a broader assemblage of Weiner’s text works that trace his involvement in Conceptual Art since the 1960s. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s commitment to documenting the evolution of language‑centered art practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lawrence Charles Weiner (February 10, 1942 – December 2, 2021) was an artist born and raised in New York City.
