Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Marina Abramović. It dates from 1996 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media print portfolio by Marina Abramović, dated 1996, comprising eight etchings (with aquatint and gold leaf enhancements) and four aquatints with chine collé, accompanied by 25 letterpress prints. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portfolio's exterior presents a minimalist, off-white cover featuring the title 'ABRAMOVIĆ SPIRIT COOKING' with the subtitle 'with essential aphrodisiac recipes'. This straightforward presentation belies a complex intersection of art, spirituality, and culinary concepts, characteristic of Abramović's exploratory practice.
Technique & Style
The portfolio showcases a range of printmaking techniques: etching, aquatint, gold leaf application, and chine collé, alongside letterpress printing. The cover's simplicity contrasts with the technical diversity within, highlighting Abramović's mastery of multiple mediums.
History & Provenance
Created in 1996, the work is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its recognition within the institutional art world shortly after its creation.
Context
Untitled (ABRAMOVIĆ SPIRIT COOKING) reflects Abramović's late 20th-century explorations of the body, spirituality, and the everyday. The inclusion of 'aphrodisiac recipes' suggests an interest in sensory and intimate experiences, aligning with broader themes of performance and conceptual art of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marina Abramović is a Serbian conceptual and performance artist. Her work explores body art, endurance art, the relationship between the performer and audience, the limits of the body, and the possibilities of the mind.…
