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Untitled, by Sigmar Polke, paint, 1992

Untitled

Sigmar Polke

1992

paint

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1992 paint by Sigmar Polke, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Sigmar Polke
When & what style?
1992 · Contemporary Abstract
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like it’s made of torn-up scraps. On the left, there’s a faded photo of a building with lots of windows, almost like a cityscape. In the middle, a blurry, pixelated figure sits slumped, with a white cloth draped over them. To the right, bright floral patterns in blues, pinks, and yellows peek through the collage. The artist glued together different images and fabrics, mixing old photos with bold colors. It feels messy but intentional, like layers of memories stuck together. If you like this style, look up Sigmar Polke next.

About the artist

Portrait of Sigmar Polke
Artist

Sigmar Polke

Sigmar Polke (13 February 1941 – 10 June 2010) was a German painter and photographer.

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