LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It took 17 years for painter and graphic artist Robert Rauschenberg to complete his artwork dubbed "The 1/4 Mile or 2 Furlong Piece," which can now be seen at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The work features 190 panels that measure approximately a quarter mile in length. It can now be viewed in its entirety for the first time. It's a source of inspiration for the artist's son, Christopher Rauschenberg. Rauschenberg grew up in the art world and sees his father's work come to life at the museum. The piece features textiles, mass media images and photographs. Chairs, cardboard boxes and traffic lights are also incorporated into the piece. Imagery from around the world can be viewed at the exhibit, including from Los Angeles. Copyright © 2020 KABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will display for the first time the entirety of the late graphic artist Robert Smith ’s " The 1/4 , or 2 Furlong Piece " . Comprised of 190 panels , the work , which took two years to complete , features mixed media , including paintings , photographs , cardboard boxes and even traffic lights .