A century ago this fall, Robert Rauschenberg was born in Texas. He went on to become a Pop art pioneer and one of the most renowned American artists of this era. Now, museums and galleries across the globe are planning shows that honor the late artist's expansive creativity, spirit of curiosity and commitment to change.
For its part, Museum of the City of New York is highlighting the artist's time in New York City. "Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World" explores Rauschenberg’s integration of photography and found objects into his art, reflecting his deep engagement with "the real world" and his complex relationship with urban life in NYC. He was a photographer with a bold creative vision which was essential to his art making, and this exhibition celebrates that.
The show is organized into three sections—Early Photographs, In + Out City Limits, and Photography in Painting—tracing the evolution of Rauschenberg’s photographic practice and its interplay with painting, sculpture, and assemblage. In addition, the exhibition presents a selection of works created from 1963 to 1994 that combine Rauschenberg's NYC photographs with images taken around the world, illustrating how he re-contextualized his art through his creative process.
Tickets are on sale now, priced at $23 for adults, $18 for seniors, $14 for students and free for members and those under 18. Pay what you can is available for NYC residents; Wednesdays are free for everyone when you buy tickets in person.