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Robert Rauschenberg
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Fan account of Robert Rauschenberg, an American painter and graphic artist whose early works anticipated the pop art movement.
1925-2008
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Rainbow Harp https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/rainbow-harp-1985
"Rainbow Harp" by Robert Rauschenberg features a patchwork of colorful stripes arranged in various patterns on a suspended fabric, embodying his innovative use of everyday materials. Rooted in the spirit of the Neo-Dada movement, the artwork is complemented by unconventional elements like a wired frame and objects at its base, reflecting his continuous challenge to traditional art forms.
February 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Centennial Certificate: Metropolitan Museum of Art https://collections.artsmia.org/art/54697/
In 1969, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York commissioned Rauschenberg to produce a lithograph commemorating the 100th anniversary of the museum. For this print, he combined representative imagery selected from the Metropolitan's extensive permanent collection of art. During the project, Rauschenberg learned that the Metropolitan museum's original goals were detailed in a "certificate" dating to 1870, a document that had been prepared on graph paper. Using this concept, Rauschenberg prepared an updated certificate with his own text, which was then signed by Metropolitan officials, including the museum director, Thomas Hoving.
February 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Features from Currents 58 https://collections.artsmia.org/art/43593/
Like the Surface Series from "Currents," the Features Series screenprints were based on unique newspaper collages that Rauschenberg produced in September 1969 as part of an exhibition project at Dayton's Gallery 12, one of Minneapolis's leading contemporary art galleries at the time. There are 18 prints in each series.
February 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Twilight Shippers (Scenario) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/twilight-shippers-scenario-2005
"Twilight Shippers (Scenario)" by Robert Rauschenberg features a collage of everyday American scenes, juxtaposing shipping containers, power lines, and a lone American flag against a twilight sky. This piece exemplifies Rauschenberg’s fascination with the interplay between industrial elements and the subtleties of natural landscapes.
February 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Homage to Frederick Kiesler https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/7150/
"Homage to Frederick Kiesler" by Robert Rauschenberg is a vibrant collage that combines colorful abstract forms with black-and-white photographs, evoking a dynamic interplay between past and present. Rauschenberg pays tribute to architect and artist Frederick Kiesler, incorporating textual and visual elements that reflect his innovative spirit and influence in modern art and architecture.
February 17, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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White Painting https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/white-painting-1951
"White Painting" by Robert Rauschenberg is a minimalist artwork consisting of a plain white surface, intended to reflect the surrounding environment and emphasize the concept of space and perception. This piece challenges traditional notions of painting by focusing on light, shadow, and viewers' interaction with its emptiness, positioning art as a dynamic experience.
February 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Rank, supplementary plate for the deluxe edition of the illustrated book, Rauschenberg: XXXIV Drawings for Dante's Inferno http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72680
Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation
February 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Gamble http://www.moma.org/collection/works/66045
Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation
February 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Canto XIV, From XXIV Drawings from Dante's Inferno https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/canto-xiv-from-xxiv-drawings-from-dantes-inferno-1959
This artwork, part of Rauschenberg's series interpreting Dante's Inferno, employs mixed media to convey the chaotic and ethereal landscape of Canto XIV. The abstract forms and textures reflect both the turmoil and the otherworldly visions present in Dante's depiction of Hell.
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Post Rally http://www.moma.org/collection/works/74282
Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation
February 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Greenhouse Glut (Neapolitan) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/greenhouse-glut-neapolitan-1987
"Greenhouse Glut (Neapolitan)" by Robert Rauschenberg is an assemblage that incorporates industrial and found materials, reflecting the artist's interest in combining art with everyday objects. This piece is emblematic of Rauschenberg's inventive approach, challenging traditional boundaries of sculpture with its dynamic composition and exploration of consumer culture.
February 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Bellini #2 http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68510
Gift of Emily Fisher Landau
February 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Waiver from Ground Rules http://www.moma.org/collection/works/67624
Gift of Emily Fisher Landau
February 15, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Creek https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/creek-1964
"Creek," an abstract piece from Robert Rauschenberg's oeuvre, showcases his innovative approach to combining diverse media, with bold splashes of red and blue amidst contrasting textures. Known for his boundary-pushing works in the 1950s and 60s, Rauschenberg often incorporated found objects and photographs to blur the lines between art and life.
February 15, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Surface Series #50 https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/111730
"Surface Series #50" by Robert Rauschenberg reflects his innovative fusion of mixed media and collage, integrating elements such as photographs, newspaper clippings, and patterned textures. Known for his groundbreaking work in Neo-Dada and Pop Art, Rauschenberg often challenged conventional artistic boundaries, blending everyday objects with fine art.
February 15, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Bellini #5 http://www.moma.org/collection/works/62835
Gift of Emily Fisher Landau
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Soviet American Array VI https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/soviet-american-array-vi
"Soviet American Array VI" by Robert Rauschenberg features a vibrant collage of photographs and color overlays, reflecting Rauschenberg's innovative use of mixed media to explore cultural and political themes. The artwork captures a sense of movement and juxtaposition, characteristic of Rauschenberg’s style that challenges perceptions of reality and art in the mid-20th century.
February 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Yellow Visor Glut https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/yellow-visor-glut-1989
"Yellow Visor Glut" by Robert Rauschenberg is a vibrant assemblage featuring repurposed yellow traffic signage, emblematic of Rauschenberg's innovative use of found materials. This piece, part of his "Glut" series, reflects on themes of consumerism and the deluge of surplus production.
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145835
Gift of the artist
February 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Catch (Urban Bourbon) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/catch-urban-bourbon-1993
"Catch (Urban Bourbon)" by Robert Rauschenberg showcases his signature technique of combining vibrant color blocks with layered imagery, reflecting the urban landscape and cultural symbols. The dynamic composition captures the artist's exploration of visual complexity and interaction between personal experiences and public life.
February 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Sulphur Bank (Hoarfrost) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/sulphur-bank-hoarfrost-1974
"Sulphur Bank (Hoarfrost)" by Robert Rauschenberg features layered images and everyday objects transferred onto fabric, creating a tapestry-like surface that blurs the distinction between painting and sculpture. Part of the Hoarfrost series, this work integrates commercial graphics and found materials, reflecting Rauschenberg's innovatory use of mixed media and commentary on consumer culture.
February 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Merger http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68129
Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Stunt Man I http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68155
Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation
February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Satellite https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/satellite-1955
Robert Rauschenberg's "Satellite" is a mixed media assemblage that incorporates everyday materials and objects to challenge traditional artistic boundaries. Mounted on top is a stuffed rooster, adding a three-dimensional element to the textural collage below, exemplifying Rauschenberg's innovative "Combines" technique.
February 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Features from Currents 62 https://collections.artsmia.org/art/43594/
"Features from Currents 62" is a compelling artwork by Robert Rauschenberg composed of layered newspaper clippings, capturing the chaotic and provocative nature of contemporary news media from the 1970s. This collage exemplifies Rauschenberg's pioneering approach to combining everyday materials, exploring themes of violence and societal shifts.
February 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM