Untitled (1968) by Carol Rama
Untitled by Carol Rama entered the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022. Created in 1968, this mixed-media work, featuring black ink, spray paint, enamel paint, and matchsticks on cream wove paper, exemplifies the artist’s experimental approach to materials. Its recent acquisition underscores the continued relevance of Rama’s work in contemporary art.
Artwork Information
Artist: Carol Rama
Title: Untitled
Year: 1968
Medium: Black ink, purple and black spray paint, white enamel paint, and matchsticks on cream wove paper
Dimensions: 18 7⁄8 x 11 5/16 in (48 x 28.7 cm)
Classification: Mixed-media
Donation Information
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago
Credit Line: Gift of Lévy Gorvy
Donation Year: 2022
Catalogue: Fall 2022
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Untitled by Carol Rama entered the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022. Created in 1968, this mixed-media work, featuring black ink, spray paint, enamel paint, and matchsticks on cream wove paper, exemplifies the artist’s experimental approach to materials. Its recent acquisition underscores the continued relevance of Rama’s work in contemporary art.
Artwork Information
Artist: Carol Rama
Title: Untitled
Year: 1968
Medium: Black ink, purple and black spray paint, white enamel paint, and matchsticks on cream wove paper
Dimensions: 18 7⁄8 x 11 5/16 in (48 x 28.7 cm)
Classification: Mixed-media
Donation Information
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago
Credit Line: Gift of Lévy Gorvy
Donation Year: 2022
Catalogue: Fall 2022
Learn More
For more information about this artwork or other donations, please contact Museum Exchange at info@museumexchange.com.
Untitled by Carol Rama entered the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022. Created in 1968, this mixed-media work, featuring black ink, spray paint, enamel paint, and matchsticks on cream wove paper, exemplifies the artist’s experimental approach to materials. Its recent acquisition underscores the continued relevance of Rama’s work in contemporary art.
Artwork Information
Artist: Carol Rama
Title: Untitled
Year: 1968
Medium: Black ink, purple and black spray paint, white enamel paint, and matchsticks on cream wove paper
Dimensions: 18 7⁄8 x 11 5/16 in (48 x 28.7 cm)
Classification: Mixed-media
Donation Information
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago
Credit Line: Gift of Lévy Gorvy
Donation Year: 2022
Catalogue: Fall 2022
Learn More
For more information about this artwork or other donations, please contact Museum Exchange at info@museumexchange.com.
About the Artist
Carol Rama (Italian, 1918-2015) was a self-taught artist whose unconventional works challenged societal norms and explored themes of sexuality, mental health, and the human body. Born in Turin, Italy, Rama began her artistic career in the 1930s and became known for her bold use of materials, including rubber, leather, and industrial components, alongside traditional media such as ink and paint. Her work, often surreal and abstract, defied classification, but it resonated with movements such as Surrealism, Art Brut, and later Postmodernism. Despite being overlooked for much of her life, Rama gained wider recognition later in her career, particularly after receiving the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale in 2003. Her art continues to influence contemporary artists and remains relevant in discussions about gender, identity, and the body.