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Bob y Leo: Robert Rauschenberg and Leo Castelli in Dialogue at Juan March Institute

This exhibition revisits their seminal 1985 discussion, commemorating Rauschenberg's centenary and profound artistic legacy.

The 'Bob y Leo' exhibition at the Juan March Institute offers a unique opportunity to engage with a pivotal public conversation. It highlights the profound relationship between artist Robert Rauschenberg and his dealer Leo Castelli, originally held in 1985. This presentation, occurring forty years later, marks Rauschenberg's centenary and celebrates his significant contributions to visual arts. Explore chapters delving into his artistic philosophy, techniques, and remarkable career.

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Exhibition summary

This presentation, 'Bob y Leo,' revisits a pivotal public conversation between artist Robert Rauschenberg and his dealer Leo Castelli, originally held in 1985. Occurring forty years later and coinciding with the artist's centenary, the exhibition highlights this dialogue with a selection of images, commemorating Rauschenberg's significant impact and his first solo exhibition in Spain.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Bob y Leo' centers on a significant public conversation between the influential artist Robert Rauschenberg and his long-time gallerist Leo Castelli. This dialogue, originally held at the Fundación Juan March in Madrid on February 8, 1985, marked Rauschenberg's first solo exhibition in Spain. Forty years after this event, and to celebrate the centenary of Rauschenberg's birth, the Fundación Juan March presents this retrospective featuring the recorded conversation, accompanied by an extensive selection of images. The content itself is presented as a "Videograbaciones" type document, with the conversation divided into several chapters that delve into Rauschenberg's artistic philosophy, his techniques, and his career. The exhibition serves as a commemoration of the artist's legacy and his substantial contribution to the art world, framed by his groundbreaking exhibition in Spain and the insight provided by his crucial relationship with Leo Castelli.

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The page indicates that the content is available for consultation and free reproduction for educational or research purposes, with a request for citation. Visitors are directed to view the chapters of 'Bob y Leo' via a provided link on Canal March, suggesting digital access rather than a physical exhibition ticket requirement.

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Juan March Institute
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Exhibition schedule
From Feb 8, 2025
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Features a public conversation between artist Robert Rauschenberg and his dealer Leo Castelli.
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