"Disengagement" (1958) by Bruce Conner is an assemblage work that exemplifies the artist's characteristic incorporation of found objects and discarded materials into provocative sculptural compositions. The piece reflects Conner's engagement with Abstract Expressionism and his interest in challenging conventional notions of what constitutes art through the use of everyday refuse and detritus. Like much of Conner's work from this period, "Disengagement" demonstrates his ability to transform mundane materials into compelling visual statements that comment on consumer culture and artistic practice.