Robert Rauschenberg
(United States of America 1925–2008)
Dylaby
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
In the 1950s Rauschenberg’s work took a very different direction to the abstract expressionism dominant in the United States at the time. Rauschenberg’s dada sensibility – inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s engagement with everyday life – showed him to have more in common with emerging movements in Europe. ‘Dylaby’ is typical of this sensibility. In 1962 Rauschenberg was the only American artist included in ‘Dylaby: dynamic labyrinth’, an experimental exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam based on artistic collaboration and installation works. The arrows pointing in opposite directions in ‘Dylaby’ may be Rauschenberg’s tongue-in-cheek response to the chaotic show involving such radical artists.
- Year
- 1962
- Media
- Assemblage, Sculpture
- Medium
- rubber tyre, oil on packing case timber, iron nails
- Dimensions
- 62.2 x 55.9 x 33.0cm
- Signature & date
- Signed and dated verso, :.../ 1962/ Robert Rauschenberg".
- Credit
- John Kaldor Family Collection at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Accession number
- L2011.79
- Copyright
- © Robert Rauschenberg/VAGA. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney
