Robert Rauschenberg dies

[squeegeethree]

My first job in NYC was to cut down and number one of his editons. He called up one day and I picked up the phone. He said something like "It's Bob," or "It's Robert". and I was all like "Bob who?". Pays to be polite on the phone. That's what I learned that day.

[VonDada]

Originally Posted by weathermaker

any la-ers, there's a small rauschenberg collection up at moca, and they are all fabulous pieces

I'm gonna have to check that out.

[John A]

the Menil Collection down here has a huge Rauschenberg collection, Rob saw some of it.

[Rob]

a VERY nice collection...great museum.

[stinkbait]

Man this just ruined my day. I had always hoped to lure him back to Austin to do a print. He was a genius.

[evanplain]

I was just at the Menil this last week. That Rauschenberg is damn huge. I like a lot of his work - especially his cardboard box stuff. The Byzantine chapel and the Cy Twombly were also highlites for me at the Menil Collection.

[RADAR]

dang, this wrecks my day, i thank Geoff for showing me his work and the way it changed my view of printing, he was a great ambassador to the nations. moment over. now i drink beer.

[frank000]

this sucks.

[victor_howitzer]

I always liked his stuff. Bummer.

[jasoncross]

He was a bad man...great work...super prolific...huge inspiration.