Untitled
1989
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1989
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is made of lots of small, cut-up pieces of paper glued together. The colors are mostly browns, pinks, and whites, with some blue and black edges. Some pieces show tiny images—like food, buildings, or faces—but they’re all mixed up and hard to make out. The artist used real printed stuff, like old ads or photos, and arranged them like a puzzle. It looks messy on purpose, not like a normal picture. If you like this style, check out Martin Kippenberger.