Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Omer Fast. It dates from 2017 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, produced in 2017, is a portfolio comprising nine digital prints by Omer Fast. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. Each print presents a staged, black‑and‑white photograph that appears to capture an everyday moment, yet the series is deliberately constructed to investigate contemporary modes of self‑representation.
Subject & Meaning
The central image shows a shirtless man holding a phone as he photographs himself in a modest bathroom setting. A plain wooden door and a small mirror frame the scene, while a visible tattoo on his left arm adds a personal detail. The composition suggests an ordinary selfie, prompting viewers to consider how intimacy and identity are mediated through digital platforms.
Technique & Style
Fast employs digital printing to render high‑contrast monochrome images that emphasize form and texture. The staged nature of the photographs is evident in the controlled lighting and composition, which strip away extraneous color to focus attention on gesture, posture, and the act of self‑documentation. The series blurs the line between candid snapshot and constructed artwork.
History & Provenance
Created in 2017, the nine‑print portfolio entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its completion, becoming part of the institution’s contemporary photography collection. The work has been exhibited in group shows addressing digital culture and the evolving language of visual self‑portraiture.
Context
Untitled belongs to a broader body of Fast’s practice that interrogates the impact of new media on perception. By staging what appears to be a spontaneous selfie, the series comments on the performative aspects of online identity, situating the work within ongoing debates about authenticity, surveillance, and the commodification of personal image.
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