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Untitled, by Richard Hawkins, 1993

Untitled

Richard Hawkins

1993

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

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Overview

Untitled is a 1993 by Richard Hawkins, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Richard Hawkins
When & what style?
1993
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This collage is made of torn-out magazine clippings, newspaper bits, and handwritten words. You see shirtless men in dramatic poses, a red curtain, and a few faces blurred out. Some words like "suffering" and "jealous" are scrawled in marker on white paper strips. The colors are bold—reds, blues, and the faded tones of old photos. The artist stuck these pieces together with tape, mixing images and text into one chaotic whole. It looks like a scrapbook, but with a sharp, angry edge. Next, check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more work like this.

About the artist

Artist

Richard Hawkins

Richard Hawkins (born 1961) is an American artist. Born in Mexia, Texas, he lives and works in Los Angeles. His works are held by museums including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the…

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