Robert Rauschenberg: Fabric Works of the 1970s Survey exhibition at The Menil Collection

This exhibition of more than forty-five sculptural works—including major loans from collections in the United States—is the first museum survey to highlight Rauschenberg’s innovative use of cloth, sail-like assemblages made with pieces of fabric. In the 1970s, he experimented extensively with the ways in which woven materials hold printed images, move in the air, respond to gravity, and capture color and light. The works in the show reflect his career-long interest in unexpected materials and the rich intersection of art, everyday life, and performance.

Throughout the Centennial year and beyond, exhibitions around the world will present tributes to Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008). By opening up the artist’s legacy to present-day interpretation, the Centennial embraces different understandings, forges cross-disciplinary connections, and creates opportunities for critical exchange.