Untitled
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1961 ink by Nam June Paik, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a simple, beige card with black text. The words read: *"THEATRE FOR POOR MAN. Summon a taxi, position yourself inside, request a long ride, OBSERVE THE METER."* The date and artist’s name are printed at the bottom: *"Nam June Paik, 1961."* The instructions sound like a game or a performance—just watching a taxi meter tick. It’s playful but also a little strange, like a puzzle. If you like this kind of odd, interactive art, check out Nam June Paik.
