Robert Rauschenberg

Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) was an American painter, sculptor and graphic artist whose innovative works had a profound impact on the development of contemporary art in the post-World War II era. A pioneering figure in the Neo-Dada movement, Rauschenberg was renowned for his "Combines," a term he coined to describe a series of works that fused painting and sculpture with everyday objects, seamlessly integrated into the composition. These Combines broke boundaries between different art forms, and often included found objects like tires, bed quilts, and taxidermied animals. Rauschenberg's collaborations with choreographers, musicians, and engineers also signified his role in the burgeoning Performance Art and Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) movements. His artworks have been featured in major institutions worldwide, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London.