10. Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Rauschenberg shattered the art world’s expectations by mixing painting, sculpture, and everyday objects into his groundbreaking “Combines,” challenging what art could be. His bold move to erase a drawing by Willem de Kooning sparked outrage and debate, forcing people to rethink ideas of originality and authorship. Bridging Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, Rauschenberg’s radical vision redefined creativity and left a lasting mark on modern art.