Green Shirt
Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925–2008), Green Shirt, 1965–67, neon and enameled metal, Norton Simon Museum, Gift of the Artist, © Robert Rauschenberg Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- SPEAKER:
- Genevieve Hulley, Education and Public Programs Manager
Join Education and Public Programs Manager Genevieve Hulley for a closer look at and conversation about Robert Rauschenberg's sculpture Green Shirt (1965–67).
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Free with museum admission.
- Details:
- Space is limited to 15 participants. Sign up is required and is taken at the Information Desk when the museum opens on a first come, first served basis.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery
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