
Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Rauschenberg and Asia
This exhibition brings together a selection of major works produced by Rauschenberg during and in response to his time in Asia. It traces the conceptual, formal and material influences on his practice, such as sourcing textiles and collaborating with paper makers and ceramicists in China, India, and Japan. The exhibition also considers the history and legacy of his Asian Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange (ROCI) projects, which included exhibitions in Beijing (1985), Lhasa (1985), Tokyo (1986), and Kuala Lumpur (1990), and their lasting impact on local artists. The display will feature works by Rauschenberg and by Asian artists in dialogue with his practice, and marks the centenary of the artist’s birth.

Robert Rauschenberg, Truth (from 7 Characters), 1982
Silk, ribbon, paper, paper-pulp relief, ink, and gold leaf on handmade Xuan paper; mirror; Plexiglas box.
From an edition of 70 unique variations, published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles.
Photo: Ron Amstutz. © 2024 Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and Gemini G.E.L.