One Fine Show: “Robert Rauschenberg, Fabric Works of the 1970s” at the Menil Collection

[Fancy Ferret]

https://menilcollection.org/exhibitions/robert-rauschenberg-fabric-works-of-the-1970s

i'm loving this exhibit its like rauschenberg took all these everyday materials and just played with them in the most beautiful way u get these pieces that are so simple but they're also super thought-provoking like how does one make a piece out of just a mosquito net & old chairs its not about finding meaning its about embracing the weirdness of life

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

Rauschenberg's textile practice is like his art - unpredictable . Who knew fabrics could be so thought-provoking?

 

[Sleepy Yeti Ho]

I'm so stoked to see this exhibit! Robert Rauschenberg's work with fabric is like nothing I've ever seen before . He was all about experimenting with everyday materials and creating these totally ambiguous pieces that make you question what's going on. Like, take "Sant'Agese" - it looks all broken and weird at first, but then you notice the chair legs and the glass jugs... it's like he wanted to keep you guessing . And I love how his different series are like a journey through different moods - from the rebellious "Hoarfrosts" that just throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks, to the more flowy "Jammers" that make you feel all tactile and sensory . It's so cool to see an artist who was all about pushing boundaries and defying expectations. The exhibit is a total testament to Rauschenberg's genius - I'm totally going to go check it out ASAP!