Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Zhang Huan. It dates from 2006 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2006, this untitled work by Chinese artist Zhang Huan is a woodcut print that incorporates actual feathers into the surface. The piece is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a horse whose head bears a human face, with a crescent‑shaped eye and a mane rendered as a cluster of feathers. The hybrid creature suggests a dialogue between animal and human identity, while the lunar motif in the eye adds a symbolic, perhaps celestial, dimension.
Technique & Style
The work employs traditional woodcut relief printing, producing bold, simplified lines that convey a hand‑crafted feel. After the print was pulled, Zhang adhered real feathers to the mane, blurring the boundary between two‑dimensional print and three‑dimensional assemblage.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in 2006, the piece has remained in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it is displayed as an example of contemporary experimentation with print media and material hybridity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Zhang Huan is a Chinese artist based in Shanghai and New York City. He began his career as a painter and then transitioned to performance art before making a comeback to painting. He is primarily known for his…
