ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG ROCI: Venezuela, 1985 - Signed

Exhibition poster for the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas. Hand signed in pencil by the artist.

This compelling poster was created for Robert Rauschenberg’s landmark ROCI (Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange) project, an ambitious international initiative aimed at fostering artistic dialogue across cultures. The Venezuela exhibition, held in 1985, formed part of this global series, which brought Rauschenberg’s work to diverse audiences worldwide .

The composition exemplifies Rauschenberg’s signature visual language—layered imagery, photographic transfers, and textured surfaces—blending architectural fragments, organic forms, and gestural abstraction. The rich, saturated palette and collage-like structure reflect his engagement with local culture and environment, incorporating imagery inspired by his travels in Venezuela .

Printed as an offset lithograph, this example is hand signed in pencil by Rauschenberg and is not numbered, adding to its appeal as a scarce and desirable piece of exhibition ephemera .

A significant work that bridges art, politics, and cultural exchange, this poster stands as both a historical document and a powerful visual statement—highly sought after by collectors of Rauschenberg and major postwar American art.

Framing available upon request.