Robert Santore is a contemporary artist who creates paintings and sculptures, and has gained recognition globally. He has a studio in Manhattan, New York, as well as in Montgomery Texas. Robert spent his childhood in the United Kingdom and Southern California beach towns, and later attended the Parsons School of Design in New York and the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. Although he was accepted into the prestigious UCLA Film School, he opted to focus on contemporary art.
After creating large-scale works of art in his downtown Los Angeles loft, Robert's first solo exhibition took place at the Jerry Solomon Gallery in Los Angeles in 1986, which was a sold-out show. He has also had solo exhibitions sponsored by various prestigious institutions such as the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Collection, and the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art. Moreover, Robert has participated in many group exhibitions both in the United States and internationally, and his works are present in many permanent collections of prestigious art museums and private collections.
Robert is an avid surfer and skier, and he still enjoys traveling to Europe and the South Pacific to pursue his passion for sports, new experiences, and exposure to classical and contemporary art, sculpture, and architecture. Robert has met and admired many celebrated artists throughout his career, such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Jean Michel Basquiat, as well as other renowned artists like Jim Dine, Ed Ruscha, and Eric Fischl.
Currently, Robert works with various mediums, such as oils, watercolors, gouache, egg tempera, steel, and wood, and his recent work is inspired by his travels to Europe and the South Pacific. His art reflects his unique vision of life and beauty, which is shaped by his rich experiences and memories.