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Untitled

Robert Heinecken

1971

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1971 ink by Robert Heinecken, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Robert Heinecken
When & what style?: 1971
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white menu for a diner called *Just Good Eats For You Diner*. It lists breakfast, sandwiches, a la carte meals, vegetables, salads, desserts, beverages, and cocktails. The text is printed in a simple, clean typeface, with handwritten notes in the corner. The menu was made using an offset printing method, which explains its sharp, uniform look. The artist treated it like a work of art by turning everyday food choices into a visual piece. Look up lithography next to see how this printing technique works.

About the artist

Artist

Robert Heinecken

Robert Heinecken was an American artist who referred to himself as a "paraphotographer" because he so often made photographic images without a camera.

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