“The End,” created in 1991 by the artist Edward Ruscha, is a significant artwork within the Pop Art movement. This figurative piece is part of Ruscha’s “The End” series and is housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features the phrase “The End” prominently displayed twice in stylized, Gothic black lettering set against a monochromatic, grayish background. The repeated text is divided by a horizontal white line, echoing the credits or closing titles of old films. Spots and faint vertical lines suggest the visual aesthetic of aging film slides or movie stills, contributing to a nostalgic and cinematic atmosphere. The deliberate simplicity and starkness reflect Ruscha’s exploration of language and text as visual subjects within the broader context of Pop Art.
