Untitled
1981
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1981
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a messy pile of old, broken objects. There’s a sagging sack, a dented pot, a cracked pipe, and a tangled hose all leaning against a crumbling brick wall. The lines are rough and uneven, like something quickly drawn with a pencil. The artist used a simple black-and-white style to make everyday junk look heavy and strange. It feels like a snapshot of forgotten things no one wants to deal with. Check out lithography to see how this print was made.