Robert Rauschenberg: Fabric Works of the 1970s Regular Merchandise three groups of 1979–80s drawings—Mirabelle

three groups of 1979–80s drawings—Mirabelle Addenda

Published 2014

John Haynes Holmes

Flexibound

Ewald Rathke is curator emeritus of Kunstverein Frankfurt

Robert Rauschenberg: Fabric Works of the 1970s Regular Merchandise three groups of 1979–80s drawings—MirabelleCentering on an important but understudied period of Robert Rauschenbergs work, this book explores the artists innovative use of cloth in the 1970s. Fascinated by the expressive potential of textiles, including silk, gauze, cheesecloth, and drop cloths, Rauschenberg experimented with the ability of woven materials to capture color and light, hold printed images, and move in the air. The catalogue focuses on three series that feature fabric in some