The artwork, titled “Untitled (Hanging Knife),” was created by Jannis Kounellis in 1991. This installation piece falls under the Post-Minimalism art movement.
The artwork features a stark presentation of a knife with a wooden handle, suspended by a hook within a frame. Surrounding the knife is a circular arrangement of black material, possibly fine wire or hair, set against a neutral background. The minimalist design emphasizes both the form and the materiality of the objects, inviting contemplation of their intrinsic and symbolic qualities. The piece is encased in a simple, metallic frame, which further accentuates its austere, yet compelling, visual composition.
