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Untitled (Earth)

2000

Nam June Paik

Associated Names

Nam June Paik

Artist, American, born South Korea, 1932 - 2006

The image features swirling lines and sharp, angular shapes creating an abstract composition. At the top, a red circular shape with spiky lines emanating from it is present. Below this, green lines curve. The center contains black, branching lines that divide the composition vertically. Surrounding this central motif are overlapping loops and scribbles in purple, orange, and blue. Circular elements in orange are sketched at the edges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pastel on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Hakuta Family
Dimensions

sheet: 35.56 x 43.18 cm (14 x 17 in.)
Accession Number

2011.61.6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ken and Maria Luisa Hakuta, Miami; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Hakuta, Ken

Inscriptions

lower center in black marker: Paik / 2,000

Wikidata ID

Q64618019

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