Untitled

Untitled

Vito Acconci

1980

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing looks like a messy floor plan. There’s a grid background with buildings and a bridge, but the lines are all tangled and overlapping. Some shapes are colored like American and Soviet flags, with stars and symbols mixed in. It’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s just scribbles. The artist used a lot of red and black ink, almost like they were frustrated while drawing. The title says it’s for an "Instant House," but it doesn’t look like any normal blueprint. If you like this chaotic style, check out cross-hatching next.

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