Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Marinus Boezem. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1968 drawing by Marinus Boezem, a Dutch artist associated with conceptual art and arte povera movements. It comprises ink, typewriting, and printed paper elements.
Subject & Meaning
The work features two weather maps annotated with handwritten notes and ink lines, detailing pressure systems, fronts, and temperatures across Europe on different days. City names, wind directions, and weather readings are also included, evoking the precision of a scientist's documentation.
Technique & Style
Boezem combined printed and handwritten elements, reflecting the experimental and process-driven tendencies of his time. The resulting composition is dense and detailed, with a mix of graphic and textual information.
Context
Boezem was part of a group of Dutch artists, including Wim T. Schippers, Ger van Elk, and Jan Dibbets, who explored radical approaches to art and public space in the late 1960s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marinus Lambertus van den Boezem (born 28 January 1934) is a Dutch artist. He is known for his radical view of art and his works in public space. Together with Wim T. Schippers, Ger van Elk and Jan Dibbets, Boezem is…
