Untitled
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is mostly blank—just a pale, off-white square. In the center, there’s a faint, swirly mark, like someone lightly dragged a pencil in circles. The lines are soft and ghostly, barely there. The whole thing feels quiet and empty, almost like a whisper. The paper looks aged, and the colors are muted, making the mark stand out just a little. If you like this kind of subtle, minimal work, look up Shirazeh Houshiary.