Untitled
1962
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image shows a typed page with black text on a yellowed background. The words are arranged in short, numbered sections, listing instructions for a performance called *POI-POI Symphony No.1*. There’s a description of musicians in black clothes shaking containers filled with stones, paint, and other materials. The text also mentions silence, colors, and sounds like bombs and rockets. One odd detail: the piece isn’t a painting at all—it’s a set of directions for a live performance. The artist, Robert Filliou, turned instructions into art. Look up Robert Filliou to see how he blended writing, music, and visual art.
