One has to believe in what one is doing, one has to commit oneself inwardly, in order to do painting. Once obsessed, one ultimately carries it to the point of believing that one might change human beings through painting. But if one lacks this passionate commitment, there is nothing left to do. Then it is best to leave it alone.
There is no reason not to consider the world as one gigantic painting. - Robert Rauschenberg
There is no reason not to consider the world as one gigantic painting.
- Robert Rauschenberg
You begin with the possibilities of the material. - Robert Rauschenberg
You begin with the possibilities of the material.
Success is a worn down pencil. - Robert Rauschenberg
Success is a worn down pencil.
I feel strong in my belief, based on my widely traveled collaborations, that a one-to-one contact through art contains potent peaceful powers, and is… - Robert Rauschenberg
I feel strong in my belief, based on my widely traveled collaborations, that a one-to-one contact through art contains potent peaceful powers, and is…
Curiosity is the main energy. - Robert Rauschenberg
Curiosity is the main energy.
It is neither Art for Art, nor Art against Art. I am for Art, but for Art that has nothing to do with Art. Art has everything to do with life, but it… - Robert Rauschenberg
It is neither Art for Art, nor Art against Art. I am for Art, but for Art that has nothing to do with Art. Art has everything to do with life, but it…
I prefer images that are less specific, so there is room for everyone's imagination. - Robert Rauschenberg
I prefer images that are less specific, so there is room for everyone's imagination.
Understanding is a form of blindness. Good art, I think, can never be understood. - Robert Rauschenberg
Understanding is a form of blindness. Good art, I think, can never be understood.
The artist's job is to be a witness to his time in history. - Robert Rauschenberg
The artist's job is to be a witness to his time in history.
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