Untitled
1958
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1958
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is split into two halves. The top is a dark, flat gray with no shapes or details—just a smooth, even tone. The bottom half is pure white, just as plain and unbroken. The whole thing feels quiet and empty, like a pause. The artist used synthetic polymer paint, which was new in 1958. If you like simple, bold ideas in art, check out The Museum of Modern Art.
