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Untitled, by Mangelos, wood, 1978

Untitled

Mangelos

1978

wood

panel

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1978 wood by Mangelos, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Mangelos
When & what style?
1978 · Contemporary Abstract
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This wall shows seven small rectangular paintings in a row. Each one has simple shapes—lines, triangles, or zigzags—painted in black, white, and bright red against a dark or light background. Some pieces look almost like diagrams, while others feel more like abstract symbols. The artist used bold colors and sharp edges to create a sense of movement, even though the pieces are static. The red lines stand out against the mostly neutral tones, drawing your eye. Check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more work like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Mangelos
Artist

Mangelos

Manđelos is a village located in the Sremska Mitrovica municipality, in the Syrmia District of Vojvodina, Serbia. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 1,533 people.

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