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Untitled, by Marilyn Minter, 2007

Untitled

Marilyn Minter

2007

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

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Overview

Untitled is a 2007 by Marilyn Minter, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Marilyn Minter
When & what style?
2007
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This close-up shows a person’s face and shoulders, wet and glistening, with water dripping down their skin. Their eyes are closed, and their mouth is slightly open, as if they’re gasping or laughing. Bright, colorful dots—like tiny jewels—are scattered across their forehead, blending into the wet surface. The dots look almost painted on, but they’re part of the digital effect. The artist plays with light and texture to make the skin feel alive and slippery. Want to see more work like this? Check out Marilyn Minter.

About the artist

Artist

Marilyn Minter

Marilyn Minter (born 1948) is an American visual artist who is perhaps best known for her sensual paintings and photographs done in the photorealism style that blurs the line between commercial and fine art.

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