Untitled
1969
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1969
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1969 ink by Matsumi Kanemitsu, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print is all swirling black and white shapes. Thick, uneven lines twist across the page, some smooth, others jagged. Dark areas bleed into lighter spots, like ink splatters. The edges are rough, almost like the paper itself is moving. The artist used a method where ink is pressed onto a flat stone, then rolled onto paper—each stroke looks handmade and alive. The messy energy feels intentional, not accidental. Want to see more work like this? Check out lithography to learn how artists create prints this way.
