A career artist, robertson has worked in the cosmetics and fashion industry, beginning in toronto alongside the founders of mac cosmetics, and most recently in creative development at the estee lauder companies. Donald robertson, besides being the kind of guy you would love to call a friend, is a brilliant artist. Before becoming the fashion worlds favorite artist, donald robertson was a middleaged suburban dad with a ninetofive job, a daily commute from westchester to n. Donald robertson is a genius and his art will bring joy to your life. The fine literature company assouline may be able to help you confirm your hunch with their book, hotel secrets. D onald robertsons new book with assouline titled donald, the book, recently made its west coast debut at the assouline boutique at south coast plaza, where fans excitedly waited for the andy warhol of instagram to customize their copies. The evening was filled with champagne, canapes and legendary service from mandarin oriental hyde park, london and celebrity fans including mary mccartney, caterina murino, barry. As i stood in line on the fourth floor at bergdorf goodman, waiting for donald robertson to sign my copy of his new book, assouline donald. We caught up with robertson at the event and asked the artist what prompted him to release a book at this stage in his career. He is an instagram sensation, with his fame exploding into a following of over 150k followers.
The animal welfare organization gave the artist free reign to depict animals with his signature humor and deadon sense of chic. Falls best coffee table books arent all about interiors. The seventh volume in the luxury collection series, the luxury collection. And youll want to spend all day thumbing through pages of his brushy, blocky and totally distinctive workas well as poring over collected anecdotes and quotes from his colleagues. Humorous and sharp, robertson s work is collected by stars such as beyonce and featured in collaborations with itbrands l. All proceeds will directly help support the tower bar restaurant staff during the covid19 shutdown. Beyonce has collected his artwork, iman calls him an instastrator, and the council of fashion designers of america once nominated him as an instagrammer of the year. And youll want to spend all day thumbing through pages of his brushy, blocky and totally distinctive workas well as poring over collected anecdotes and quotes from his. The book classics robertson, donald, demsey, john on amazon. D onald robertsons new book with assouline titled donald, the book, recently made its west coast debut at the assouline boutique at south coast plaza, where fans excitedly waited for the andy warhol of instagram to customize their copies robertsons journey to the launch of his book began in an unorthodox spot.
If you are not a follower and this item is news to you, check out the blurb from assouline. His background in illustration most frequently results in comparisons to andy warhol, yet robertson cites wes anderson and damien hirst as his main sources of inspiration. Fashions favourite illustrator donald robertson present a new book of art with assoulines london popup this september. We caught up with robertson at the event and asked the artist what prompted him to release a. Complete with the artists work lining the walls and painted onto furniture, clothing, handbags, and even a bike and a surfboard, the shop was transformed into the perfect party setting. One woman excitedly showed her friend the popart painting hed done on. Fashions favourite artist donald robertson launches new. Hotel secrets discovers the hidden stories of the worlds most beautiful destinations. The book assouline donald robertson, assouline, coffee. It has created the first luxury brand on culture by opening boutiques where one can discover a world of good taste, excitement and intellect, a. All robertson paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Sep 14, 2017 named the warhol of instagram, meet father and artist, donald robertson as we talk to him about his new book with assouline launching sept 15th. Sep 18, 2017 with the intense crosspollination between art and the fashion world, its a bit of a surprise that we havent seen someone emerge from the fashion ecosystem as an outsider artist. His tongueincheek drawings and quirky cartoonlike illustrations made from ketchup, toast and plasters depict fashion industry figures.
The andy warhol of instagram throws starstudded fashion. Donald recently partnered with the aspca to create designsprints, bags, and moreall sold to benefit the foundation. Fashions favourite artist donald robertson launches new book with assouline touted as fashions favourite artist, donald robertson is launching an exclusive popup shop from 15 19 september at londons maison assouline bookstore. He will be signing more copies of his book at assouline, 340 royal. Fashions favourite artist donald robertson launches new book. For the many thousands of us following donald robertson, aka drawbertson, on instagram, the recently published by assouline, donald. Sep 12, 2017 the work of fashions favourite illustrator donald robertson is chronicled in a new book from luxury publishers assouline. Humorous and sharp, donald s work is collected by stars such as beyonce and featured in collaborations with itbrands and retailers, earning robertson the moniker the andy warhol of instagram.
Events donald robertson takes over lindas at bergdorf goodman. Donald robertson, pictured here at an assouline booksigning in california, will sign copies of his monograph, donald. The popup is celebrating a collaborative book by robertson and assouline, featuring the very best of the illustrators work and original pieces designed for the collaboration. Donald robertson fetes new book, donald in london the artist and estee lauder creative director signed copies of the tome and discussed his unorthodox journey to the assouline book deal. The work of fashions favourite illustrator donald robertson is chronicled in a new book from luxury publishers assouline. Sep 12, 2017 last night, we celebrated the launch of donald robertsons new assouline book, donald, the book with a full takeover of lindas at bg. Get colorful decorating ideas from artist and instagram star donald roberstons family home in larchmont, new york. Beyonce is a fan and so are almost 200,000 others on instagram. The book is a mustbuy, musthave on our birthday or christmas giftlist. Assouline is a book publisher founded in 1994 by prosper and martine assouline. With the intense crosspollination between art and the fashion world, its a bit of a surprise that we havent seen someone emerge from the fashion ecosystem as an outsider artist. Loose brushwork and collage becomes gestural human figures, who inhabit a world awash in bright patterns. Launch of artist donald robertsons new book, donald the book.
Not restricted to paper or canvas, the artist has frequently applied his kooky illustrations to high fashion items including handbags, wallets, and notebooks. The andy warhol of instagram throws starstudded fashion week party. In pop artist donald robertsons world, sayings around the holidays include merry kissmas and happy hanukhug. Donald robertson toasts book at assouline south coast plaza wwd. Humorous and sharp, donalds work is collected by stars such as beyonce and featured in collaborations with itbrands and retailers, earning robertson the moniker the andy warhol of instagram.
Touted as fashions favourite artist, donald robertson is launching an exclusive popup shop from 15 19 september at londons maison assouline bookstore. Guests like iris apfel, mia moretti, alexandre assouline, and nicky hilton rothschild joined fargo in welcoming the artists new book, while. Robertson has made fans of beyonce and sarah jessica parker. Our friend and legendary artist donald robertson created this sunset tower. How donald robertson painted his way through bergdorfs. Showcasing a curation of exclusive sights, decadent flavors, and unparalleled history, explore the unique experiences that make each luxury collection propert. Uncover the secrets of each destination and draw exceptional insights from travel tastemakers such as artist donald robertson, fashion mogul laure heriard dubreuil, designer waris ahluwalia, and photographer claiborne swanson frank.
See more ideas about art, cross purposes and donald robertson. Donald robertson childhood cancer foundation cookies for. Events page 4 of 9 5th at 58th the bergdorf goodman blog. Donald robertson, aka drawbertson, fetes new book donald. Donald robertson, aka drawbertson, fetes new book donald wwd. This falls best coffee table books run the gamut, from inspiring interiors to pictures of a dog lounging in all kinds of weird places its all about the mix. That is the true sign of any great artistimmediate recognition. Donald robertson, donald robertson x bloomingdales limited edition artist print, cma. When robertson received a call from founder prosper assouline, whod heard about his signing shenanigans, he was. Jul 11, 2016 donald robertson, the andy warhol of instagram, is adorning floral street in covent garden with a visual take over featuring five bespoke floriated characters.
The book features many pieces from his collection and playful anecdotes and quotes from industry leaders, fashion designers, and his many collaborators and muses. Nov 29, 2018 in pop artist donald robertsons world, sayings around the holidays include merry kissmas and happy hanukhug. Benefit auction 2016 a gallery of fashion images from donald robertson donal robertson is an american fashion painter and illustrator. The books north american launch was held at hot renfrew in january2017, robertson follows up his first book with mitford at the hollywood zoo, which documents the mitfords experience at the academy zoowards. Fashions favourite artist donald robertson launches new book with. But open the front door, and the toronto natives whimsical style is evident throughout the house. Humorous and sharp, donalds work is collected by stars such as beyonce and featured in collaborations with itbrands and retailers, earning robertson the moniker the andy warhol of. Donald robertson mixes art, fashion, and flavor in his signature kitchen suite design, june 3, 2016 manhattans babe by frederic beigbeder gives assouline its first novel with illustrations. Scenes from last nights launch event at maison assouline in london to celebrate the new assouline publishing book honouring mandarin orientals 50th anniversary. Showcasing a curation of exclusive sights, decadent flavors, and unparalleled history, explore the unique experiences that make each luxury collection property truly distinct. Donald robertson, the andy warhol of instagram best. Great excitement among fashion diehards as donald robertson, nicknamed the andy warhol of instagram, just released a new assouline book.
Aug 17, 2015 before becoming the fashion worlds favorite artist, donald robertson was a middleaged suburban dad with a ninetofive job, a daily commute from westchester to n. Sep 22, 2017 assouline launches donald robertsons new book by eliza jordan last week, on september 11 inside bergdorf goodman s new lindas section on the fourth floor, art and fashion worlds collided for the release of donald drawbertson robertson s new book, published by assouline. Its fun, not snobby or pretentious, beyond inspiring. It is no coincidence then, that robertson posts images of his resulting work to the same site that inspires so much of it. Donald robertson new zealand 18601942, public service commissioner in new zealand donald robertson athlete 19051949, scottish athlete donald robertson producer born 1973, hiphop producer and entrepreneur donald struan robertson 18851961, classical scholar at the university of cambridge. Sinopsis it is no coincidence that donald robertson has become the fashion worlds favorite illustrator. Martine assouline, donald robertson and iris apfel. Last night, we celebrated the launch of donald robertsons new assouline book, donald, the book with a full takeover of lindas at bg. Artist donald drawbertson robertsons rise to success. Named the warhol of instagram, meet father and artist, donald robertson as we talk to him about his new book with assouline launching sept 15th. Artist donald robertson publishes donald, a book filled with illustrations. Instagram celebrity donald robertson to hold book signing at assouline, the shiny sheet, march 2018 inside s glam new office, cosmopolitan, april 2018 is donald robertson fashions outsider artist. Donald robertson, who has bootstrapped himself through his fashion network and instagram into something like a very highend street artist would that be a. Shunning realism, donald robertson is largely influenced by color, fashion, celebrity, and humor.
Some of robertsons career highlights, to name a few, include both of his takeovers of the window display at nycs bergdorf goodman, the publication of donald. Sep 12, 2017 the andy warhol of instagram throws starstudded fashion week party. Beyond beautiful books, assouline is invested in the promotion of culture. Artist donald robertson has been called the andy warhol of instagram for his colorful prints and fashion illustrations, which often nod to pop art. Sep 22, 2017 falls best coffee table books arent all about interiors. Donald robertson toasts book at assouline south coast. From the outside, the larchmont home donald robertson shares with his wife, decorator kim gieske, five kids and two energetic dogs is the picture of suburban life. The book from assouline publishing at horchow, where youll find. The artists new book depict his most famous works and his. Apr 10, 2017 from the outside, the larchmont home donald robertson shares with his wife, decorator kim gieske, five kids and two energetic dogs is the picture of suburban life. The artist and estee lauder creative director signed copies of the tome and discussed his unorthodox journey to the assouline book deal. The book, by assouline in 2017, his ready to wear collaborations with such fashion moguls as giles deacon and jenna lyons, his work with bloomingdales in support of the breast cancer research foundation, his cadillac pop art.
His latest project is the eponymous book donald, published by assouline, which chronicles his best work, including sketches of karl lagerfeld, anna wintour, warhol, and jeanmichel basquiat. It is no coincidence that donald robertson has become the fashion worlds favorite. The book, by assouline in 2017, his ready to wear collaborations with such fashion moguls as giles deacon and jenna lyons, his work with bloomingdales in support of the breast cancer research foundation, his cadillac. Paint, markers, gaffer tape, and whole food bags signature materials of donald robertson that have amassed him a following in the beauty, fashion and art worlds. Donald robertson toasts book at assouline south coast plaza. If you buy 1 art book this year or ever, it should be donald. The brand beginning in the mid90s, assouline has brought the illustrated book market to life with products that are modern, luxurious and creative. Sep 11, 2017 touted as fashions favourite artist, donald robertson is launching an exclusive popup shop from 15 19 september at londons maison assouline bookstore. Donald robertson signs copies of his new book during a launch party at maison assouline on september 14, 2017 in london, england. Robertson posts pieces of his art which often depict satirical fashion scenes and events. His fashion illustrations will create a runway of artwork to launch the revitalisation of floral street, which is transforming into a new highend womenswear destination. In fact, buy 2 1 for the coffee table, and another so you can frame a page or 2 or 3. Instagram celebrity donald robertson to hold book signing at.
Donalds other books mitford at the hollywood zoo and mitford at the fashion zoo, adults will enjoy as much if not more than children. The book classics robertson, donald, demsey, john on. Donald robertson childhood cancer foundation cookies. Do not sell my personal information architectural digest may earn a portion of sales from. Artist donald robertson to give colorful touch to royal. It has published about 1,500 titles on subjects including architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, lifestyle, photography and travel. Last week, on september 11 inside bergdorf goodmans new lindas section on the fourth floor, art and fashion worlds collided for the release of donald drawbertson robertsons new book, published by assouline. The illustrator known for his witty voice and fashionably chic art swung to assouline s south coast plaza store thursday evening to celebrate the launch of his book donald the book. The fancy people at assouline publishing approached me a. It is no coincidence that donald robertson has become the fashion worlds favorite illustrator. Donald robertson has immortalized fashions biggest.
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