Untitled
1974
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1974
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a single black line drawn vertically on the left side. The rest of the image is filled with a grid of tiny blue squares on white paper. The line is thin and straight, standing alone against the pattern. The artist used a rubber stamp for the grid, then added the line by hand. It’s simple but precise—no extra details to distract. Next, check out Peter Downsbrough to see how he plays with minimalism.