The artwork, titled “Untitled,” was created by Nam June Paik in 1978. It belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement and falls within the installation genre.
The artwork features a cylindrical container, seemingly a repurposed household object, such as a pot or pan, which has been transformed into a piece of contemporary art. Its outer surface is adorned with strokes of silver paint, obscuring parts of the original material while revealing elements of gold designs underneath. Additionally, black ink forms a series of calligraphic symbols, contributing an element of abstract expressionism. The interior visible part of the container is similarly marked with abstract, calligraphic motifs. The artwork encapsulates a blend of traditional and modern, where everyday objects are given new meaning and aesthetic consideration, reflecting the Neo-Dada inclination to blur the boundaries between life and art.