doi:10.7916/metj-qj72Oral history interview with Susan Weil, 2014Weil, Susanoral historiesmixed materialArtists--Family relationshipsArtists--Relations with womenAbstract expressionism--20th century--United StatesFound objects (Art)Artistic collaborationArtistsCyanotypesWeil, SusanRauschenberg, Robert, 1925-2008Rauschenberg, Christopher, 1951-Albers, JosefBlack Mountain College (Black Mountain, N.C.)Susan Weil describes meeting Rauschenberg and their time in Paris at Académie de la Grand Chaumière and Académie Ronchamp, where they could draw live models. She talks about how they became artistic collaborators and romantic partners, and how Weil's decision to attend Black Mountain College influenced Rauschenberg to also enroll at the school. Weil discusses the influence of Joseph Albers at Black Mountain College, and Rauschenberg's difficulty with Albers's teaching style. She describes sewing clothes with Rauschenberg and their introduction to found object art. She reflects on her wedding and marriage to Rauschenberg and co-parenting their son, Christopher Rauschenberg. She also discusses their long friendship after the dissolution of their marriage, as well his continued involvement with Christopher and interest in her work