Interview 1955

Robert Rauschenberg made this construction, called Interview, from found materials and paint. Looking at it, I feel like I'm rummaging through someone's attic, unearthing fragments of a life. The textures are so varied – rough wood, smooth paint drips, glossy photographs – each telling a different story. It’s like Rauschenberg isn’t just painting, but building a world, one layer at a time. See that bright red block on the right? It’s so solid, so assertive, compared to the chaos around it. To me, it’s the anchor of the whole piece, but I can’t tell you why for sure. Rauschenberg always reminded me a bit of Kurt Schwitters; both artists had this knack for turning everyday junk into something profound. This piece really embodies that spirit, embracing ambiguity and open interpretation.