The artwork titled “Ground Rules (Runt)” is a collage created in 2006 by the artist Robert Rauschenberg. This piece belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement and is part of the “Runt” series, which spans from 2006 to 2008. The artwork falls under the figurative genre.
The collage features an eclectic composition of various visual elements. At the center, a bold sign reads “PET ADOPTION TODAY!” in large red letters. Surrounding this central element are photographic images of car interiors, each saturated with details. On the left side, another smaller sign that reads “PLEASE CURB YOUR DOG” is juxtaposed against the backdrop of the car scenes. The arrangement of these disparate visual elements within a single composition exemplifies the Neo-Dada approach, characterized by both its embrace of everyday objects and its playful, yet critical, engagement with contemporary culture.
