Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Michel Majerus. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2002 acrylic and pencil on canvas painting by Luxembourgish artist Michel Majerus, characterized by vibrant abstract elements and repeated textual elements.
Subject & Meaning
The work features the inscribed phrase 'splash bombs' in contrasting colors, juxtaposing notions of spontaneous action ('splash') with intense force ('bombs'), set amidst dynamic, expressive brushwork.
Technique & Style
Majerus employed a mixed media approach, combining bold acrylic brushstrokes and splatters with pencil markings, resulting in a visually energetic and layered composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 2002, the year of the artist's death in a plane crash, the painting is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
Reflecting Majerus's practice bridging painting and digital media, this work aligns with early 2000s contemporary abstract movements, though its unique textual element adds a distinct layer of interpretation.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, Untitled contributes to the institutional recognition of Majerus's innovative blend of abstract expression and textual incorporation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michel Majerus (9 June 1967 – 6 November 2002) was a Luxembourgish artist who combined painting with digital media in his work. He lived and worked in Berlin until his untimely death in a plane crash on November 2002.
