“The Tower,” created by Robert Rauschenberg in 1957, belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement and is classified as an installation genre artwork.
The artwork features an assemblage of everyday objects combined in a visually striking manner. It includes an upturned umbrella on top of a blue wooden stand, various spherical and cylindrical objects, two illuminated light bulbs, old furniture pieces such as a chair and a broom, and colored components contributing to a layered, multi-dimensional composition. The vibrant use of color and varied textures reflect a juxtaposition of the mundane with the artistic, embodying the Neo-Dada aesthetic. This complex layering of objects invites viewers to interpret the relationships between the elements, reflecting Rauschenberg’s innovative approach to integrating art and life.
