The artwork titled “Untitled (to Barnett Newman to commemorate his simple problem, red, yellow and blue)” was created by Dan Flavin in 1970 and is associated with the Minimalism art movement. This installation piece pays homage to the simplicity inherent in Barnett Newman’s works, using primary colors as a central theme.
The artwork is an installation that predominantly features neon fluorescent lights arranged in a geometric pattern within the corner of a room. The lights create a framework composed of horizontal and vertical lines. A blue glow emanates from the center, with yellow lights defining the lower and upper horizontal boundaries. Vertical lights in pink add a subtle diffusion of color toward the top corners, enhancing the interplay of light and shadow. The careful arrangement and color selection evoke a serene yet vibrant spatial experience, reflecting the minimalist aesthetic.
