Robert Rauschenberg, 1925-2008

Released: 5/13/08

Robert Rauschenberg with his work, ca. 1950
Robert Rauschenberg with his work, ca. 1950

The Archives of American Art mourns the passing of Robert Rauschenberg, one of the world’s most influential American artists.

Read a Robert Rauschenberg interview, 1965 Dec. 21 from the Archives of American Art’ Oral History Program.

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