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Untitled, by Yutaka Matsuzawa, ink, 1970

Untitled

Yutaka Matsuzawa

1970

ink

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1970 ink by Yutaka Matsuzawa, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Yutaka Matsuzawa
When & what style?
1970
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows handwritten Japanese text and typed English on a light background. The English reads *"MY OWN DEATH"* with a subtitle about paintings existing only in time. Below, there’s a short, poetic paragraph about death flashing through your mind. The text is centered, simple, and plain. The artist combined ink and typewriting on transparent paper, giving it a ghostly, layered look. The words feel heavy but also fragile, like they could fade away. Next, check out The Museum of Modern Art to see how this piece fits into their collection.

About the artist

Artist

Yutaka Matsuzawa

Yutaka Matsuzawa (松澤宥, Matsuzawa Yutaka; February 2, 1922 – October 15, 2006) was a pioneer conceptual artist. He was active from the 1950s until his death in central Japan.

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