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Untitled, by Matthew Brannon, ink, 2017

Untitled

Matthew Brannon

2017

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2017 ink by Matthew Brannon, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Matthew Brannon
When & what style?
2017
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a busy collage of bright, flat shapes on a light blue background. You see a green helicopter labeled "ARMY," a teal typewriter, a pair of scissors, and a shield with a red arrow. There’s also a newspaper clipping, a memo titled "Galbraith Memo," and a brown monkey holding a megaphone. Text like "McNamara" and "AP CHIEN-LUOC" float around, along with a balance scale and a small airplane. The mix of objects—military, office supplies, and news—suggests a commentary on war and politics. The memo and newspaper clipping hint at real-world events, but the artist’s style keeps it playful and abstract. Look up The Museum of Modern Art to see more works like this.

About the artist

Artist

Matthew Brannon

Matthew Brannon is an artist who is based in New York City. He was born in St. Maries, Idaho.

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