"Well, I like way downtown near the Battery. I lived down there at this time and for, I guess, the following well, this is where I moved to uptown and I've been here for four years and this is 1965"
- Robert Rauschenberg
About this Quote
Robert Rauschenberg's quote speaks with his individual experience of moving from downtown to uptown in 1965. He reveals his fondness for downtown, near the Battery, where he lived at the time. This suggests that he had a strong connection to the area and was most likely familiar with individuals and places there. He likewise points out that he has been living prosperous for 4 years, showing that he has been in the area for a long time. This quote talks to the idea of modification and how it can be hard to leave a place that has actually become familiar and comfortable. It also talks to the concept of home and how it can be found in various locations. Rauschenberg's quote is a reminder that house is not necessarily a physical location, but rather a sensation of comfort and familiarity.
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