Untitled

Untitled

Manoucher Yektai

1959

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks messy on purpose—thick, sloppy brushstrokes in bright colors. You can almost see the artist’s hand in it: yellows, blues, and reds clash and blend, with dark shadows and light streaks. There’s no clear shape, just swirls and splashes that feel alive, like something caught in motion. The paint is piled high in places, almost like clay. It’s not smooth—it’s rough, with texture you could almost feel. The colors don’t match reality; they’re more like moods. If you like this style, look up impasto.

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