Art in Flight: Robert Rauschenberg's Legacy and Inspirations

Join us for a captivating conversation with Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo on her book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg.

Most famous for his groundbreaking "Combines"—painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects—American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life.

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Audience: Adults, Adults (55+ years)