Untitled
1970
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Marcel Broodthaers
Marcel Broodthaers (1924–1976) was a Belgian artist, born in Saint-Gilles.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1970 ink by Marcel Broodthaers, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is two framed sheets of paper covered in tiny, repeating handwritten words. The letters fill the whole surface, packed so tightly they blur together. The frames are simple black, and the paper is white, making the ink stand out. The words don’t form clear sentences—just a sea of letters, like a puzzle with no answer. It’s not a painting in the usual sense, but more like a visual joke about language itself. Check out Marcel Broodthaers to see how he turned everyday objects into art.
Marcel Broodthaers (1924–1976) was a Belgian artist, born in Saint-Gilles.
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