“TRIATHLON (SCENARIO)” is a collage artwork created by Robert Rauschenberg in 2005, belonging to the Pop Art movement and the figurative genre. This piece is part of the “Scenario” series, which was developed between 2005 and 2006.
The artwork is a vivid collage composed of various images that convey different elements and scenes. Featured prominently on the left are three images of a hand holding a spherical object, each set against different colored backgrounds – black and white at the top, a subtle blue hue in the middle, and an electrifying orange at the bottom. Adjacent to these images are a series of juxtaposed photographs: a vibrant snapshot of a market stall with fruits and hanging items, an image of a large yellow agricultural or construction vehicle in a field, and a facade of a motel with pronounced signage. At the bottom right of the collage, there is an image of a modest building with outdoor seating. Each photograph, distinct in context, collectively reflects the varied iconography of American culture and everyday life, a hallmark of the Pop Art movement.
