Art in Flight with 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: Reinventing the Art of Flight. 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. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER for this online program. A recording will be available within a day or two and a link to the video will be emailed to all registrants.
- Date:
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://libraryc.org/glencoelibrary/209294
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Author Event Featured
This program is brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. You can view a wide variety of past author talks and Smithsonian lectures on-demand by going to the Glencoe Library LSC Archive.
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