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Untitled

Mordecai Ardon

1966

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Abstract Expressionism Contemporary Abstract

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1966 oil by Mordecai Ardon, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Mordecai Ardon
When & what style?: 1966 · Abstract Expressionism
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a messy, busy mix of shapes and colors. You see lots of yellow and gold patches, some with rough edges, others smooth. In the middle, there are faint outlines of people or objects, half-hidden. The bottom has dark, uneven streaks with red and brown bits scattered like broken pieces. The artist used thick paint in places, making some areas stand out more. It’s not clear what the scene is supposed to be—maybe a crowd, maybe ruins—but it feels chaotic. If you like this style, check out impasto next.