Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo Online
Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons.
Most famous for his groundbreaking "Combines"—painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects—American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life.
Register now for the chance to view art history through the unique prism of flight.
Carolyn Russo is curator of the art collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
- Date:
- Thursday, Oct 8 2026
- Time:
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://libraryc.org/wrl/208872
- Audience:
- Adults Age 18 or older
- Categories:
- Author Event Lectures