Red Smoke

Red Smoke

Otto Piene

1965

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a grid of black circles on a bright red background. The circles are evenly spaced, touching each other in rows and columns. The red looks flat and solid, while the black circles have a soft, slightly blurred edge. The whole piece feels simple but precise—no extra details or shading. The contrast between the bold red and the dark circles makes it stand out. If you like this kind of bold, clean design, check out Piene, Otto.

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