By Jonathan Shih
Robert Rauschenberg (1925 – 2008) was an influential American painter and graphic artist whose early works laid the groundwork for the Pop Art movement.
He is particularly renowned for his 'Combines', a series of artworks produced between 1954 and 1964 that merged everyday objects with traditional art materials, effectively blurring the line between painting and sculpture.
While Rauschenberg primarily focused on painting and sculpture, he also explored photography, printmaking, paper making, and performance art.
Over his nearly 60-year artistic career, Rauschenberg received numerous accolades, including the prestigious International Grand Prize in Painting at the 32nd Venice Biennale in 1964 and the National Medal of Arts in 1993.
He spent his life creating art in New York City and on Captiva Island, Florida, until his passing on May 12, 2008.
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