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{{Short description|New Zealand Born Creative Entrepreneur}} |
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| name = Stuart Robertson |
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| image = Stuart Robertson Artist.jpg |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|11|10}} |
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| birth_place = [[Auckland]], New Zealand |
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| nationality = New Zealander |
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| other_names = Stu.Art |
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| education = [[Auckland_University_of_Technology|AUT]] , Diploma in Marketing and Diploma in Advertising| |
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| occupation = Creative |
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| known_for = Peace in 10,000 Hands Project |
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| notable_works = [[Peace in 10,000 Hands]] |
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| website = {{URL|www.stuartrobertson.me}}<br>{{URL|www.peacein10000hands.com}} |
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Stu Robertson (born Stuart Robertson on November 10th, 1969) is a New Zealand Creative and Entrepreneur. |
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== Early Years == |
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Robertson started career as an entertainer on [[TVNZ]] and stage as a [[pickpocket]], [[magician]], comedian, presenter and [[emcee]]. Television shows were prank based shows including Great Kiwi Video Show and Just Kidding where he performed all of the pranks. He has also performed on [[cruise ships]] and appeared in ad campaigns for Toyota, Cadbury, SKY, Mitsubishi. |
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== Entrepreneurial Ventures == |
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Founder [https://iwantorange.com I Want Orange] |
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Founder [https://www.collective.co.nz Collective] |
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Founder [https://www.geniogenio.com Genio Global Entertainment] |
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Founder [https://www.peacein10000hands.com Peace in 10,000 Hands] |
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Founder [https://muhammadaliexperience.com Muhammad Ali Experience] [[Los Angeles]] |
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== Peace in 10,000 Hands == |
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Global Art Project to invigorate conversation for peace. Stuart Robertson is photographing a single white rose, an ancient symbol of peace, in the hands of 10,000 people from every country on the planet. ‘’An evocative and unstoppable global art project creating a visual provocation to challenge and reinvigorate the conversation for peace. Contemporary artworks that speak profoundly to our similarities in the human condition” |
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Peace in 10,000 Hands has received global media attention and coverage<ref>{{Cite web|last=7327887|title=Verve March 2016. Issue 120|url=https://issuu.com/verve-magazine/docs/verve_march_2016|access-date=2021-09-22|website=Issuu|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Peace in 10,000 Hands - Stuart Robertson - Capture magazine|url=http://www.capturemag.com.au/projects/peace-in-10-000-hands-stuart-robertson|access-date=2021-09-22|website=www.capturemag.com.au|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How One Idea Can Change The World|url=https://collectivehub.com/2017/01/how-one-idea-can-change-the-world/|access-date=2021-09-22|website=Collective Hub|language=en-US}}</ref> and currently counts with the |
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== Artist == |
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Robertson is a [[contemporary artist]], [[adventurer]] and [[humanitarian]] who melds photography, sculpture, film, [[symbolism]] and social media with cast glass, gold leafs, neon, [[lightboxes]] with stone and metal fabrication to create large scale artworks that speak profoundly to the viewer. His goal is to cause confrontation of one’s own preconceptions and an acknowledgement of our similarities in the human condition. |
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His photographic work has gained momentum internationally photographing the likes of The [[Dalai Lama]], [[Demi Moore]], [[Jacinda Ardern]], [[Emily Blunt]], [[Danny DeVito]], [[Daryl Hannah]], [[Ringo Starr]], [[Brooke Shields]], [[Desmond Tutu|Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu]] and more for his Peace in 10,000 Hands project. |
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Creating a global conversation and ripple effect, he draws on the power of modern social networks and instant borderless communication that dissolves prejudice and makes mankind more connected than at any other time in history. |
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The artists practice has developed and been refined over 30 years. His artworks now hang in established private collections throughout [[New Zealand]], [[USA]], [[Australia]] and [[Europe]]. |
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The artists passion for seeing the world through an alternate view runs deep. With expression and exploration in various mediums and a focus on making a difference<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-23|title=PEACE IN 10,000 HANDS - Photographic artist Stu Robertson|url=https://herandherdogs.com/2016/02/23/peace-in-10000-hands-photographic-artist-stu-robertson/|access-date=2021-09-22|website=Her & Her Dogs|language=en-US}}</ref>. |
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== Films == |
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Robertson was commissioned by [[Auckland War Memorial Museum]] to create a film for [[International Day of Peace]]. The film was <ref>projected onto the front of the Museum<nowiki><ref></nowiki>{{cite web |last1=Todd |first1=Danielle |url=https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/event/illuminate-2 |website=concreteplayground.com |access-date=02 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=What's on - 1. Find world peace |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11327794 |website=New Zealand Herald |publisher=NZ Herald |access-date=19 September 2014}}</ref> projected onto the front of the Museum. |
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Robertson produced ‘The Exquisite Clarity of Standing Together’ a collaboration with [[Tiki Taane]] for his exhibition at [[Pataka Art + Museum]]. The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ytjgjZR6QA collaboration] utilized Robertson’s images with a specially written original piece of music. |
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== TEDx talk == |
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Robertson’s TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGLuqEGfJWs |
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== 60 Minutes == |
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Robertson and Peace in 10,000 Hands featured as the lead story on 60 Minutes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BowbLtVviUE |
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== ''Exhibitions'' == |
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[http://www.gusfordgallery.com/ Gusford Gallery] - Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, August 2013 |
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New Zealand Launch Exhibition, Orakei Bay, Auckland, May 2014 |
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[[LAB ART Los Angeles|LAB Art]] - South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, June 2014 |
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[[Arts Foundation of New Zealand]], Solo show, Auckland August 2014 |
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[[Arts Foundation of New Zealand|Art Foundation of New Zealand]], Solo show, Queenstown August 2014 |
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[[Auckland War Memorial Museum]], International Peace Day (Film), September 2014 |
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Sydney Peace Day, Circular Quay, September 2014 |
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Studio 66 opening exhibition, November 2014 |
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[[LAB ART Los Angeles|LAB Art]] Texas, November 2014 |
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[[Pataka Art + Museum|Pataka ART+ Museum]], Solo Show, September 2015 |
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[[Pataka Art + Museum|Pataka ART+ Museum]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ytjgjZR6QA (Film) ‘Exquisite Clarity of Standing Together’] |
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[https://us.leica-camera.com/Leica-Galleries/About-Leica-Galleries Leica Gallery], Digital Show MCC, Solo Show, October 2015 |
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[https://www.pagegalleries.co.nz/ Page Blackie Gallery]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-07|title=Peace in 10,000 Hands|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/standing-room-only/audio/201788388/peace-in-10,000-hands|access-date=2021-09-22|website=RNZ|language=en-nz}}</ref>, Wellington, Solo Show, February 2016 |
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Gallery X, Auckland, Solo Show April 2016 |
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Auckland Art Fair, Page Blackie, Solo Show, May 2016 |
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New Zealand Fashion Week, Solo Show, August 2016 |
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Te Takere – Levin, Solo Show, November 2016 |
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Page Blackie Wellington, ‘Landscapes’ November 2016 |
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[https://us.leica-camera.com/Leica-Galleries/About-Leica-Galleries Leica Gallery Sydney], Solo Show, Grand opening exhibition, December 2016 |
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[https://us.leica-camera.com/Leica-Galleries/About-Leica-Galleries Leica Gallery Sydney], Solo Show ‘100 Portraits’, June 2017 |
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Page Blackie Gallery Wellington, ‘Light’ Solo Show, October 2018 |
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Page Blackie Auckland, ‘Light’, Solo Show, November 2018 |
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Scape, Queenstown, private show, November 2020 |
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Gallery 33, Freeman’s Bay Auckland, opening launch exhibition May 2021 |
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=== Robertson has photographed winners and recipients of: === |
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* [[Nobel Peace Prize|Nobel Peace Price]] |
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* [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] |
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* [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe]] |
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* [[Emmy Awards]] |
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* [[Academy Awards]] |
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* [[Grammy Awards]] |
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* [[List of multiple Olympic gold medalists|Olympic Gold Medalists]] |
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* [[Victoria Cross]] |
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==== Including: ==== |
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* His Holiness the 14<sup>th</sup> [[Dalai Lama]] |
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* Right Honorable [[Jacinda Ardern]] – New Zealand Prime Minister |
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* Archbishop [[Desmond Tutu]] |
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* [[F. W. de Klerk]] - |
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* [[Richard Hadlee|Sir Richard Hadlee]] |
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* [[Stephen Tindall|Sir Stephen Tindal]] |
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* Her Excellency The Right Honorable [[Patsy Reddy|Dame Patsy Reddy]] |
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* Sir [[Jerry Mateparae]] |
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* [[Demi Moore]] |
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* [[Emily Blunt]] |
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* [[Danny DeVito]] |
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* [[Daryl Hannah]] |
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* [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] |
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* [["Weird Al" Yankovic|Weird Al Yankovic]] |
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* [[Dianne Feinstein|Diane Feinstein]] |
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* [[Mickey Rourke]] |
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* [[Ricky Gervais]] |
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* [[Dan Carter]] |
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* [[Karl Urban]] |
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* [[Martin Henderson]] |
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* Sir [[John Kirwan (rugby)|John Kirwan]] |
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* [[Tiki Taane]] |
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* [[Valerie Adams]] |
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* [[Bobby Brown]] |
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* [[Brooke Shields]] |
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* [[Lucy Lawless]] |
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* [[Paul Sorvino]] |
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* [[Obba Babatundé]] |
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* [[Richard Lewis (comedian)|Richard Lewis]] |
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* [[Matt Lucas]] |
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* [[Katherine Helmond]] |
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* [[Lisa Kristine]] |
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* [[Olga Sinclair]] |
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* [[Mark Gilbert]] |
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== Travels == |
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=== Antarctic Campaigns === |
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Stu Robertson was invited in two opportunities to travel to Antartica by [[Antarctica New Zealand|Antartica New Zealand]] as part of the [[Antarctica New Zealand Community Engagement Programme|Antartica New Zealand Community Engagement Program]] in 2014 / 15th Season and 2017 / 18th as part of his Peace in 10,000 Hands Project<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kiwi's Peace in 10,000 Hands art project captures Antarctica|language=en|work=Newshub|url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2018/01/kiwi-s-peace-in-10-000-hands-art-project-captures-antarctica.html|access-date=2021-09-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=|title=Global art project working towards peace|work=[[Radio Live]]|url=https://www.magic.co.nz/home/archivedtalk/audio/2018/01/stuart-robertson-peace-in-10000-hands.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Untold stories of Kiwi's using the art of photography|url=https://www.magic.co.nz/home/archivedtalk/audio/2017/07/untold-stories-of-kiwis-using-the-art-of-photography.html|access-date=2021-09-22|website=Magic|language=en}}</ref> to, though his photography, raise the importance of Antartica in the global context of Peace. |
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=== Other Travels === |
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As part of Peace in 10,000 Hands, Robertson has traveled to seven continents and takes the rose on road with him as he travels and photographs it in the hands of people in countries such as India, Papua New Guinea, Haiti, Russia, Panama, England, Turkey, Dominican Republic, Australia, Mexico, United States, Canada, Argentina, Italy, Singapore, Dubai, Peru, Chile, Phillipines, Indonesia and Cuba. |
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== Brand Ambassador == |
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Robertson is a [[Leica Camera|Leica]] Ambassador and [[Ilford Photo|Ilford]] Master |
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== References == |
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== External Links == |
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[https://www.peacein10000hands.com/ www.peacein10000hands.com] |
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[https://www.stuartrobertson.me/ www.stuartrobertson.me] |
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Revision as of 10:13, 22 September 2021
Stu(Art) Robertson
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Stuart Robertson | |
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| Born | November 10, 1969 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Other names | Stu.Art |
| Education | AUT , Diploma in Marketing and Diploma in Advertising |
| Occupation | Creative |
| Known for | Peace in 10,000 Hands Project |
| Notable work | Peace in 10,000 Hands |
| Website | www www |
Stu Robertson (born Stuart Robertson on November 10th, 1969) is a New Zealand Creative and Entrepreneur.
Early Years
Robertson started career as an entertainer on TVNZ and stage as a pickpocket, magician, comedian, presenter and emcee. Television shows were prank based shows including Great Kiwi Video Show and Just Kidding where he performed all of the pranks. He has also performed on cruise ships and appeared in ad campaigns for Toyota, Cadbury, SKY, Mitsubishi.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founder I Want Orange
Founder Collective
Founder Genio Global Entertainment
Founder Peace in 10,000 Hands
Founder Muhammad Ali Experience Los Angeles
Peace in 10,000 Hands
Global Art Project to invigorate conversation for peace. Stuart Robertson is photographing a single white rose, an ancient symbol of peace, in the hands of 10,000 people from every country on the planet. ‘’An evocative and unstoppable global art project creating a visual provocation to challenge and reinvigorate the conversation for peace. Contemporary artworks that speak profoundly to our similarities in the human condition”
Peace in 10,000 Hands has received global media attention and coverage[1][2][3] and currently counts with the
Artist
Robertson is a contemporary artist, adventurer and humanitarian who melds photography, sculpture, film, symbolism and social media with cast glass, gold leafs, neon, lightboxes with stone and metal fabrication to create large scale artworks that speak profoundly to the viewer. His goal is to cause confrontation of one’s own preconceptions and an acknowledgement of our similarities in the human condition.
His photographic work has gained momentum internationally photographing the likes of The Dalai Lama, Demi Moore, Jacinda Ardern, Emily Blunt, Danny DeVito, Daryl Hannah, Ringo Starr, Brooke Shields, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and more for his Peace in 10,000 Hands project.
Creating a global conversation and ripple effect, he draws on the power of modern social networks and instant borderless communication that dissolves prejudice and makes mankind more connected than at any other time in history.
The artists practice has developed and been refined over 30 years. His artworks now hang in established private collections throughout New Zealand, USA, Australia and Europe.
The artists passion for seeing the world through an alternate view runs deep. With expression and exploration in various mediums and a focus on making a difference[4].
Films
Robertson was commissioned by Auckland War Memorial Museum to create a film for International Day of Peace. The film was [5][6] projected onto the front of the Museum.
Robertson produced ‘The Exquisite Clarity of Standing Together’ a collaboration with Tiki Taane for his exhibition at Pataka Art + Museum. The collaboration utilized Robertson’s images with a specially written original piece of music.
TEDx talk
Robertson’s TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGLuqEGfJWs
60 Minutes
Robertson and Peace in 10,000 Hands featured as the lead story on 60 Minutes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BowbLtVviUE
Exhibitions
Gusford Gallery - Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, August 2013
New Zealand Launch Exhibition, Orakei Bay, Auckland, May 2014
LAB Art - South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, June 2014
Arts Foundation of New Zealand, Solo show, Auckland August 2014
Art Foundation of New Zealand, Solo show, Queenstown August 2014
Auckland War Memorial Museum, International Peace Day (Film), September 2014
Sydney Peace Day, Circular Quay, September 2014
Studio 66 opening exhibition, November 2014
LAB Art Texas, November 2014
Pataka ART+ Museum, Solo Show, September 2015
Pataka ART+ Museum, (Film) ‘Exquisite Clarity of Standing Together’
Leica Gallery, Digital Show MCC, Solo Show, October 2015
Page Blackie Gallery[7], Wellington, Solo Show, February 2016
Gallery X, Auckland, Solo Show April 2016
Auckland Art Fair, Page Blackie, Solo Show, May 2016
New Zealand Fashion Week, Solo Show, August 2016
Te Takere – Levin, Solo Show, November 2016
Page Blackie Wellington, ‘Landscapes’ November 2016
Leica Gallery Sydney, Solo Show, Grand opening exhibition, December 2016
Leica Gallery Sydney, Solo Show ‘100 Portraits’, June 2017
Page Blackie Gallery Wellington, ‘Light’ Solo Show, October 2018
Page Blackie Auckland, ‘Light’, Solo Show, November 2018
Scape, Queenstown, private show, November 2020
Gallery 33, Freeman’s Bay Auckland, opening launch exhibition May 2021
Robertson has photographed winners and recipients of:
- Nobel Peace Price
- BAFTA
- Golden Globe
- Emmy Awards
- Academy Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Olympic Gold Medalists
- Victoria Cross
Including:
- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
- Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern – New Zealand Prime Minister
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- F. W. de Klerk -
- Sir Richard Hadlee
- Sir Stephen Tindal
- Her Excellency The Right Honorable Dame Patsy Reddy
- Sir Jerry Mateparae
- Demi Moore
- Emily Blunt
- Danny DeVito
- Daryl Hannah
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Weird Al Yankovic
- Diane Feinstein
- Mickey Rourke
- Ricky Gervais
- Dan Carter
- Karl Urban
- Martin Henderson
- Sir John Kirwan
- Tiki Taane
- Valerie Adams
- Bobby Brown
- Brooke Shields
- Lucy Lawless
- Paul Sorvino
- Obba Babatundé
- Richard Lewis
- Matt Lucas
- Katherine Helmond
- Lisa Kristine
- Olga Sinclair
- Mark Gilbert
Travels
Antarctic Campaigns
Stu Robertson was invited in two opportunities to travel to Antartica by Antartica New Zealand as part of the Antartica New Zealand Community Engagement Program in 2014 / 15th Season and 2017 / 18th as part of his Peace in 10,000 Hands Project[8][9][10] to, though his photography, raise the importance of Antartica in the global context of Peace.
Other Travels
As part of Peace in 10,000 Hands, Robertson has traveled to seven continents and takes the rose on road with him as he travels and photographs it in the hands of people in countries such as India, Papua New Guinea, Haiti, Russia, Panama, England, Turkey, Dominican Republic, Australia, Mexico, United States, Canada, Argentina, Italy, Singapore, Dubai, Peru, Chile, Phillipines, Indonesia and Cuba.
Brand Ambassador
Robertson is a Leica Ambassador and Ilford Master
References
- ^ 7327887. "Verve March 2016. Issue 120". Issuu. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has numeric name (help) - ^ "Peace in 10,000 Hands - Stuart Robertson - Capture magazine". www.capturemag.com.au. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "How One Idea Can Change The World". Collective Hub. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "PEACE IN 10,000 HANDS - Photographic artist Stu Robertson". Her & Her Dogs. 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ projected onto the front of the Museum<ref>Todd, Danielle. concreteplayground.com https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/event/illuminate-2. Retrieved 02 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "What's on - 1. Find world peace". New Zealand Herald. NZ Herald. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Peace in 10,000 Hands". RNZ. 2016-02-07. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "Kiwi's Peace in 10,000 Hands art project captures Antarctica". Newshub. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "Global art project working towards peace". Radio Live.
- ^ "Untold stories of Kiwi's using the art of photography". Magic. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
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