Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo Online
Join us for an online event with Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as she discusses her book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Discover the legacy and creative inspirations of iconic American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008), focusing on a central theme in his work: his fascination with flight.
Known for his groundbreaking "Combines" and work across a variety of media, Rauschenberg explored flight through motifs including birds, aviation, spaceflight, and metaphors for his own life. Russo’s book features over 150 images—including lithographs inspired by the Apollo 11 launch—along with nine essays, archival photos, and personal papers.
This author talk will be held online via our Authors and Speakers site, in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register now to explore art history through the prism of flight.
About the Author
Carolyn Russo is curator of the art collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and author of several books, including In Plane View and Women and Flight.
- Date:
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Time Zone:
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Mountain Time - US & Canada
(change) - Organizer:
- Eric White
- Presenter:
- Carolyn Russo
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event Link:
- https://libraryc.org/estesvalleylibrary/208735
- Audience:
- Adults (18+)
- Categories:
- Presentation > Library Speaker's Consortium