Untitled
1969
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1969
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1969 acrylic by Sigmar Polke, a contemporary_abstract work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a sea of tiny dots in black, white, and a few blue and gray ones. The dots are packed so tightly they blur together, making the whole thing look like a stormy sky or a crowd from far away. There’s no clear shape or figure—just a mix of colors and movement. The dots are all hand-painted, which makes the texture uneven. Some areas feel busier than others, like the top where the blue dots cluster. This kind of close-up, busy style was new for its time. Check out Sigmar Polke to see how he played with materials like this.
