On the occasion of the one hundredth birthday of American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008), the Menil Collection presents an exhibition that looks at the artist’s expressive and conceptual use of fabric as a sculptural medium. Robert Rauschenberg: fabric works of the 1970s focuses on three groups of works from the 1970s that present his use of cloth: Venetians, 1972–73, Jammers, 1975–76, and Hoarfrosts, 1974–76. It also explores how Rauschenberg’s attention to textiles relates to his career-long interest in the intersection of art with choreography, theater, and the body.

This exhibition is organized with support from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. The Menil Collection joins an international roster of institutions commemorating the artist’s 100th birthday. Underwriting for this exhibition is generously provided by Kathy and George Britton; and Texas Commission on the Arts. Major funding is provided by Barbara and Michael Gamson.

Additional support comes from Nora and Bob Ackerley; Clare Casademont and Michael Metz; Cece and Mack Fowler; Carol and David Neuberger; Jacquelyn Barish; Suzanne Deal Booth; Hilda Curran; Frost Bank; Caroline Huber; Linda and George Kelly; Sissy and Denny Kempner; Betty Moody; Franci Neely; Anaeze C. Offodile II; Leslie and Shannon Sasser; Bill Stewart and Johanna Brassert; Mark Wawro and Melanie Gray; and the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.