The artwork, “Riding Bikes” by Robert Rauschenberg, created in 1998, belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement and falls under the installation genre.
“Riding Bikes” showcases a dynamic interplay of neon lights shaped to form bicycles, arranged in a visually striking and symmetrical composition. The bright, vivid hues of neon—comprising red, blue, yellow, and green—create an illuminated spectacle against the backdrop of an urban setting. The artwork captures a sense of motion and energy, reflecting Rauschenberg’s innovative approach to combining everyday objects with artistic expression. The neon bicycles appear to float or balance delicately, rendering a mesmerizing effect that draws the viewer’s attention and invites contemplation on the fusion of technology, light, and urban life.
