The Ancient Incident (Kabal American Zephyr) 1981

"The Ancient Incident (Kabal American Zephyr)" is a 1981 assemblage by Robert Rauschenberg. This artwork is a quintessential example of Rauschenberg's signature style, combining found objects and everyday materials to create a complex and thought-provoking composition. The piece features two chairs suspended above a pair of four-step ladders, emphasizing the precariousness of balance and the interplay of form and function. This piece is characteristic of Rauschenberg's work, which often questioned the boundaries between art and life.