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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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Express https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/express
"Express" by Robert Rauschenberg is a vivid collage showcasing an energetic amalgamation of dynamic figures, abstract forms, and photographic elements. The piece reflects Rauschenberg's innovative use of mixed media techniques, blending painting with printmaking to evoke a sense of motion and societal activity.
December 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Page 4 from the series Pages and Fuses http://www.moma.org/collection/works/89131
Gift of Jacqueline Brody
December 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Doubleluck https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/doubleluck-1995
"Doubleluck" by Robert Rauschenberg captures the playful juxtaposition of koi illustrations alongside mixed media elements, embodying his fascination with combining disparate cultural imagery. The work showcases Rauschenberg's experimental style, blending traditional motifs with abstract forms and collage techniques.
December 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145839
Gift of the artist
December 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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In-text plate (folios 55 verso and 56 recto) from In Memory of My Feelings http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11182
Gift of The Museum of Modern Art Department of Publications
December 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Sri Lanka VI https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/sri-lanka-vi-1983
"Sri Lanka VI" by Robert Rauschenberg is a vibrant collage incorporating images that hint at the cultural essence and natural beauty of Sri Lanka, framed within a boldly colorful and abstract border. Created in 1983, this work reflects Rauschenberg's fascination with integrating photographic imagery and found objects, capturing both the locality's spirit and his innovative artistic techniques.
December 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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John from Ruminations http://www.moma.org/collection/works/76531
Gift of Emily Fisher Landau
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Untitled https://collections.artsmia.org/art/28061/
This mixed media piece by Robert Rauschenberg combines layered textures and abstract forms, showcasing his innovative approach to combining painting and collage. Known for his "Combines," Rauschenberg blurs the boundaries between various artistic disciplines, creating a dynamic composition filled with vibrant color contrasts and intricate details.
December 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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More Distant Visible Part of the Sea http://www.moma.org/collection/works/69610
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kahn
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Unit (Turtle) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/64162
Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Oracle https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/oracle-1965
"Oracle" by Robert Rauschenberg is a thought-provoking assemblage that integrates industrial and everyday objects, challenging traditional boundaries between art and life. This work exemplifies Rauschenberg's innovative approach to modern art, blending sculpture and found objects to invite viewers into an interactive and contemplative experience.
December 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The Tower https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/the-tower-1957
"The Tower" is a quintessential example of Robert Rauschenberg's "Combines," blending painting and sculpture through the juxtaposition of everyday objects like a ladder, a broom, and an umbrella. Reflecting his innovative approach, Rauschenberg challenged traditional art boundaries, creating dynamic assemblages from disparate materials.
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Ringer https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/224746
"Ringer" by Robert Rauschenberg combines photographic imagery and newspaper clippings on fabric to create a complex narrative reflecting societal and environmental themes. Known for his innovative use of mixed media, Rauschenberg often intertwined elements of popular culture and art, challenging traditional artistic boundaries.
December 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Lotus III from The Lotus Series http://www.moma.org/collection/works/133583
Gift of Emily Fisher Landau
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Streaker https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/streaker-1997
"Streaker," part of the Robert Rauschenberg collection, exemplifies his innovative approach with its transformation of a traditional chair into an unexpected art piece. By manipulating common objects, Rauschenberg challenges viewers to reconsider the boundaries of form and function.
December 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145833
Gift of the artist
December 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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White Painting [two Panel] https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/white-painting-two-panel-1951
"White Painting [two Panel]" by Robert Rauschenberg exemplifies minimalism and challenges traditional concepts of painting by presenting a pure white surface split into two panels. Created in 1951, this artwork invites viewers to experience the interplay of light and shadow in the environment as the true 'content' of the piece.
December 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Studio Painting https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/studio-painting-1961-1
"Studio Painting" by Robert Rauschenberg exemplifies his innovative approach to assemblage, blending vibrant abstract brushstrokes with everyday objects affixed to the canvas. This diptych combines painted elements with a physical broom handle and bag, highlighting Rauschenberg's exploration of the boundaries between art and life.
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Watermelon from Crops Suite http://www.moma.org/collection/works/65748
Gift of Gordon and Llura Gund
December 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Lily Scent from Eight Lithographs to Benefit the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc. http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68822
The Associates Fund
December 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Big and Little Bullys from Ruminations http://www.moma.org/collection/works/76507
Gift of Emily Fisher Landau
December 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Untitled [double Rauschenberg] https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/untitled-double-rauschenberg-1950
"Untitled [double Rauschenberg]" showcases Robert Rauschenberg's innovative use of the cyanotype process, capturing ghostly, overlapping human forms in ethereal blue. This work reflects Rauschenberg’s experimentation with new techniques, highlighting his fascination with the blend of photography and abstract expressionism.
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145843
Gift of the artist
December 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Untitled (Kabal American Zephyr) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/untitled-kabal-american-zephyr-1983
"Untitled (Kabal American Zephyr)" by Robert Rauschenberg combines found materials such as a rusted chair and a Royal Crown Cola sign, reflecting his signature assemblage style. This artwork exemplifies Rauschenberg's innovative use of everyday objects to challenge traditional distinctions between different forms of visual art.
December 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Water Stop http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/rauschenberg-water-stop-p07444
date inscribed Purchased 1981
December 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM