Over his six-decade career, Robert Rauschenberg championed pop culture, technical innovation, and material experimentation, reshaping the landscape of contemporary art. He is best known for his groundbreaking, three-dimensional “Combines”—dynamic assemblages crafted from discarded materials and everyday objects like sheet metal, newspapers, tires, and umbrellas. Rauschenberg also gained acclaim for his vibrant silkscreen paintings, where he layered screen-printed and hand-painted collaged photographs sourced from books and magazines, blurring the boundaries between mediums. In 1964, he became the first American artist to win the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, marking a historic moment in modern art. Rauschenberg’s work has since been celebrated in solo exhibitions at major institutions including the Guggenheim, Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou, and Moderna Museet. His pieces are held in prominent collections worldwide and have achieved sales of tens of millions at auction.

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