Created:
Movement:
1955
Neo-Dada
key Notes:
Combine painting, Mixed media assemblage"
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Dimensions:
103.5 × 95.2 × 10.8 cm (41 1/2 × 38 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil, fabric, notebook paper, postcard, printed reproductions, concert program, and autograph on canvas, wood supports, and cabinets with paintings by Susan Weil and Elaine Sturtevant
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Short Circuit by Robert Rauschenberg

Short Circuit, created in 1955 by Robert Rauschenberg, is a seminal work that exemplifies the artist's innovative approach to art-making. This piece incorporates a diverse array of materials, including oil, fabric, notebook paper, and printed reproductions, assembled on canvas with wood supports and cabinets. Notably, it features contributions from artists Susan Weil and Elaine Sturtevant, highlighting Rauschenberg's collaborative spirit and his challenge to traditional notions of authorship. The inclusion of everyday objects and mixed media in Short Circuit reflects Rauschenberg's role in the development of the Neo-Dada movement, which sought to blur the boundaries between art and life. Rauschenberg's work had a profound impact on the trajectory of contemporary art, influencing subsequent movements such as Pop Art and Conceptual Art. His experimental techniques and embrace of collaboration continue to inspire artists and art historians alike.

Description of the work:

Short Circuit by Robert Rauschenberg (1955)

"Short Circuit" is a mixed-media assemblage by Robert Rauschenberg, incorporating oil, fabric, and various found objects such as notebook paper, postcards, and printed reproductions, all mounted on canvas with wood supports and cabinets. The artwork exemplifies the Neo-Dada style, featuring contributions from artists Susan Weil and Elaine Sturtevant, and challenges traditional notions of art by integrating everyday materials and collaborative elements.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Short Circuit