Rauschenberg: Collecting and Connecting

CONNECT

Find stories, links, photos and ideas from the many connections throughout this exhibition. In the galleries, conversations arise between works of art by Robert Rauschenberg and other artists. Scholarly research behind the show reveals a broader connection─the Nasher Museum’s mission to work closely with Duke faculty and undergraduate students. This page is updated regularly.

#BobSays

During the course of organizing Rauschenberg: Collecting & Connecting, curator and Duke professor Kristine Stiles collected beautiful quotes by the American painter, known as “Bob” by his friends and family. We are pleased to share a few on our blog.

Celebrating Rauschenberg

Curator and Duke professor Kristine Stiles (center) attended the recent opening event of Rauschenberg: Collecting and Connecting with student assistant curators (from left) Taylor Zakarin, Lauren Acampora, Emma Hart and Jacqueline Samy, who graduated with distinction for their work on the project. Photos by J Caldwell. View slideshow.

Rauschenberg Research

Curator and Duke professor Kristine Stiles visits the Nasher Museum’s study storage with student assistant curators to closely examine works by Rauschenberg. Stiles organized Rauschenberg: Collecting & Connecting with the assistance of Duke undergraduates Lauren Acampora, Katherine Hardiman, Emma Hart, Jacqueline Samy and Taylor Zakarin, who graduated with distinction for their work on the project. Photos by J Caldwell. View slideshow.

**What do you see in White Painting?**

In the forthcoming audio guide to accompany Rauschenberg: Collecting & Connecting, Kristine Stiles, curator and Duke professor, talks about Rauschenberg’s White Painting, located in the first room of the exhibition, Black & White (with Red). She focuses on three works that Rauschenberg created in 1951. Read more.

Words & Pictures

Supporting members recently toured Rauschenberg: Collecting & Connecting with Juline Chevalier, curator of education. She gave them an idea of the museum’s public schools outreach program Words & Pictures, with an adult spin. Photos by J Caldwell. View images.

Robert Rauschenberg, White Painting [seven panel], 1951. Oil on canvas, 72 x 125 inches (182.9 x 320 cm). Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, New York, New York. © Robert Rauschenberg Foundation / Licensed by VAGA, New York, New York.