Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Lists 381 Lafayette Street Studio for Sale

In August, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation put up for sale the property at 381 Lafayette Street, which served as Rauschenberg's residence and studio, without revealing a price. The staff became aware of the listing only after it was made public. This five-story building, recognized by its distinctive red front door, was the foundation's home after Rauschenberg's passing in 2008 and included exhibitions and an archive of his artworks. Courtney Martin, who has been the foundation's executive director since 2024, remarked that the property has minimal influence on Rauschenberg's legacy, as he mainly produced art in other locations by 1975. Earlier in March, the foundation sold his 22-acre Captiva Island estate for $45 million due to financial pressures from hurricanes and erosion, which were criticized by the Captiva Civic Association. The listing for Lafayette has sparked worries regarding artist studios in SoHo.