Troy Buckner of Southampton, NY, studied art history at the University of Washington. Now a private art dealer, Troy Buckner collaborates with a variety of New York, NY, clients in their efforts to secure the pieces of art that interest them most, including works by Robert Rauschenberg.

1. Troy Buckner, Southampton NY

2.  Troy Buckner of Southampton, NY, studied art
history at the University of Washington. Now a
private art dealer, Troy Buckner collaborates with
a variety of New York, NY, clients in their efforts
to secure the pieces of art that interest them most,
including works by Robert Rauschenberg.
Robert Rauschenberg helped transform 20th
century art in the United States by turning away
what he saw as the overly serious movement of
abstract expressionism to move toward more open,
playful experimentation. His work pushed the
boundaries of what we consider painting.

3.  For example, one of his most famous works,
Monogram, involves an actual stuffed goat on
a painted panel.
In fact, Mr. Rauschenberg’s talent was in
blurring the boundaries between classes of art.
For instance, his work might ask viewers to
consider the nature of sculpture and painting
by combining the two in one piece. He was also
influenced by the rise of the pop art movement
and its focus on representing the material of
daily life.