Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Culinary Arts

Find cooking inspiration from the kitchen of Robert Rauschenberg, whose radical openness to materials and collaborations was also evident in the 200+ taco festivals he hosted.

As the artist explains, his chili is ‘a philosophy, a sophisticated dish built out of scraps’ and a great way to use whatever you’ve got left in the fridge. For best results, have a slice of his famous key lime pie for dessert.

Scroll down to see Rauschenberg’s guidance for making chili and his key lime pie.

Robert Rauschenberg in the kitchen at 381 Lafayette Street with Trisha Brown and unidentified individual. Rauschenberg in the kitchen at 381 Lafayette Street. Photos: Glenn Steigelman.
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