Untitled

Untitled

Shusaku Arakawa

1973

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image looks like a mix of handwritten notes and bold, colorful paint splatters. The words are messy and personal—like a letter someone scribbled in a hurry. Some phrases stand out, like *"Dear Picasso"* and *"How is the family?"* Bright colors streak across the page in wild, uneven lines, while the edges are framed by a ruler for scale. The artist signed it in the corner with a tiny mark and the year *1973*. It’s not just writing—it’s more like a collage of thoughts and paint. The mix of text and color feels chaotic but intentional, like a conversation that got too loud to stay neat. If you like this style, check out lithography next to see how artists print layered images.

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