Robert Kushner

Robert Kushner (B. 1949, United States) is closely associated with the Pattern and Decoration movement, which emerged in the United States in the 1970s as a reaction against Minimalism and Conceptual art. In this silkscreen, ornamental motifs inspired by textiles, fashion, and non-Western art traditions play a central role, elevating decoration to a primary expressive force. The interplay between figuration and abstraction reflects Kushner's ongoing interest in sensuality, surface, and visual pleasure.