Fashion artist Donald Robertson.
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum will host a talk featuring Donald Robertson, a prolific fashion illustrator and pop artist whose work spans industries and media on Thursday, May 8 at the Arts Club of Chicago.
As a frequent collaborator with high-end clothing brands, Donaldson will explore how fashion and visual art can inspire one another in his talk titled "Fashionably (Un)dressed. Engaging dialogue with designer Alessandra Branca and an unveiling of Robertson’s custom collaboration for the Costume Council will make for an evening to remember.
Interior designer Alessandra Branca.
“Drawbertson,” as his Instagram followers know him, is a painter and illustrator recognized for his signature flashy and irreverent pieces. He rose to fame through his popular Instagram (@drawbertson) account and was subsequently recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and nominated for “Instagrammer of the Year” in 2014.
Donald Robertson painting.
Robertson began his career as a creative in the world of high fashion for MAC cosmetics. He then went on to launch Marie Claire and redesigned Cosmopolitan magazine. After serving as creative director for the Estée Lauder Companies, Robertson began his career as a fine artist, commanding his unique blend of wit and charm. His latest art book, SOFA KING GREAT, features 400 pages of paintings, sculptures, and musings that celebrate Robertson’s fashionable and well-traveled world.
Schedule
Event: Thursday, May 8, The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario
5:30 p.m. – VIP book signing & meet-and-greet
6:00 p.m. – Reception
6:30 p.m. – Presentation begins
7:30 p.m. – Presentation ends
8:00 p.m. – Event concludes
Honorary Co-Chairs
Alessandra Branca and Kimberly Gieske Robertson
Co-chairs
Blythe Lee, Maggie M. Morgan and Karen Peters
Ticket | $150
General admission to program
Pop Art Ticket | $250
VIP reception with artist Donald Robertson
Artist’s Circle (includes book) | $500
SOFA KING GREAT art book by Donald Robertson and VIP reception with artist Donald Robertson
Book includes 400 pages of art and retails for $300
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