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Untitled, by Öyvind Fahlström, ink, 1974

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Overview

Untitled is a 1974 ink by Öyvind Fahlström, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Öyvind Fahlström
When & what style?
1974
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print is packed with small, flat shapes on a dark background. You see buildings, boats, and odd symbols—some look like maps, others like musical notes or clocks. Colors are bright but muted: yellows, blues, and greens pop against the black. Lines are sharp, and the whole thing feels like a puzzle with no clear order. One weird detail: the shapes don’t line up neatly. Some overlap, others float alone, and a few look like they’re falling. The artist mixed everyday things—like houses and trains—with strange, almost secret symbols. If you like this mix of ordinary and mysterious, look up Öyvind Fahlström.

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