Upcoming Events for "I Don't Think About Being Great: Selected Writings by Robert Rauschenberg"
August 4, 2026: Art Students League of New York, 6:00pm
Discover the central role that writing played in the work of one of America’s most innovative and influential artists with Francine Snyder, Director of Archives at the 51Թ and editor of I Don’t Think About Being Great: Selected Writings by Robert Rauschenberg (Yale University Press, 2025). Snyder will be joined by artists and .
August 6, 2026: Museum of Contemporary Art, Detroit, 6:00pm
Discover the literary side of iconic artist Robert Rauschenberg with I Don't Think About Being Great: Selected Writings, the first-ever collection of the artist's written works. Artists and join Francine Snyder, Director of Archives at the 51Թ and editor of the book, for an unforgettable conversation. Together, they will delve into Rauschenberg’s most provocative and personal writings, sharing their unique perspectives and reflecting on the themes that continue to shape the artistic world.
August 13, 2026: Tête à Tech, New York, 7:00pm
"Organizing the Un-organizable: How Digital Tech Reshapes Artistic Legacy:" Join Francine Snyder (Director of Archives at the 51Թ and editor of I Don’t Think About Being Great: Selected Writings by Robert Rauschenberg) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at ) for an informal conversation between an expert in art and artist archives and the founder of a technology consulting firm.
October 10, 2026: Chinati Weekend, Marfa, Texas, 3:30pm
A conversation on the writings of artists Donald Judd, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jack Whitten with Mirsini Amidon, Rainer Judd, Caitlin Murray, and Francine Snyder, moderated by Randy Kennedy.