Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Lothar Baumgarten. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1985 screenprint by Lothar Baumgarten, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts rows of dried palm leaves suspended from sticks, each labeled with a name such as Alaami or Sipari. The names may refer to specific palm tree species or locations associated with a particular culture.
Technique & Style
The screenprint features stark black and white contrast, with the dark background accentuating the palm leaves. The arrangement is methodical and systematic, evoking a scientific or ethnographic display.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lothar Baumgarten was a German conceptual artist, based in New York and Berlin. His work includes installation and also film.
