Robert KINGSTON
Works
About the artist
Born 1955 in Palembang, Indonesia. Lives in Los Angeles, California.
Curriculum vitae
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- 2016 Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2014 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2013 RandallScottProjects, Washington DC · Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2012 Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2010 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2009 Randall Scott Gallery, Brooklyn, NY · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2008 Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- 2007 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- 2006 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2004 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2003 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2002 New Urban Art, Phoenix, AZ · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2000 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1999 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1996 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1994 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1993 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1991 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1990 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1988 Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA
- 1987 DA Gallery, Pomona, CA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- 2009 White, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2008 Four Abstract Painters, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2007 Out of Line, California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
- 2005 Out of Line, Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA; La Sierra University, Riverside, CA · Abstract Los Angeles, Visual Arts Center, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA · Monothon 11, Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA · Theories: LA Paint, POST, Los Angeles, CA
- 2004 Luster, Gensler and Associates, San Francisco, CA · Dialogue: Abstract, curated by Gayle Ruskin-White, Space, New York, NY · Ruth Bachofner Gallery 20th Anniversary Exhibition, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, · Santa Monica, CA · Abstract Los Angeles: A Painting Exhibition, Soho Myriad Gallery, Atlanta, GA · Continental Divide, curated by Mark Zimmermann, Planet Thailand, Brooklyn, NY · Abstractions - Five Gallery Artists, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2002 Conspiracy II, New Paintings, L.I.C.K..Ltd. Fine Art, Long Island City, NY
- 2000 The Significant Pursuit, Smack Mellon Studios, Brooklyn, NY · Art Auction 8, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, CA
- 1998 4th Annual Holiday Group Show, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · A Slice of Apple, A Cross Section of Abstract Paintings From New York, Curated by Robert Kingston, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Six Gallery Artists, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Contemporary Art Works From the Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Antelope Valley · College Art Gallery, Lancaster, CA
- 1997 3rd Annual Holiday Group Show, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Recurrence, Gallery Korea, New York, NY · Generational Abstractions, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 1996 Abstraction / New York, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · A Salon, Room, New York, NY · Pattern and Relief, Smack Melon Studio, Brooklyn, NY
- 1994 Second Nature... Notations, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · East - West, E. S. VanDam, New York City, NY · Accrochage, TennisportArts, Long Island City, New York · Credo, (curated by John O'Brien) Brand Library, Glendale, CA
- 1993 polyABSTRACT, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Galerie Behemot, Prague, Czech Republic
- 1992 Paintings and Sculpture: Gallery Artists, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · TBA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA · World News, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton, CA
- 1991 World News, Onyx Cafe, Los Angeles and Beyond Baroque, Venice, CA
- 1990 Dialogue/Prague/Los Angeles: Monotypes, Arroyo Arts, Los Angeles CA · Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA · Spokane Art School Center for the Visual Arts, Spokane, WA · Timeless Impressions, The Art Works, Riverside, CA
- 1989 Recent Paintings, East and West Galleries, Claremont Graduate School, · Claremont, CA · Variations Los Angeles: The Form, Group Show, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, · Santa Monica, CA
- 1988 A Downtown Art Odyssey, Gallery at the Plaza, Security Pacific Corporation, · Los Angeles, CA · Eight Artists, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA · Visual Exchange, Harris Gallery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- 1987 Artists for the Homeless, SPARC Gallery, Venice, CA · Salon des Independents, Richard Bennett Gallery, Los Angeles, CA · Second Fall, East Gallery, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA · Fringe Festival, Hinshaw Gallery, Pitzer College Claremont, CA · Ten Year Anniversary Exhibit, Century Gallery, Sylmar, CA
- 1986 DA Collage Show, DA Gallery, Pomona, CA · EarlyNeoPostism, West Gallery, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA · Fresh Paint, Gallery C, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
- 1985 Group Show, Brooks Street Gallery, Venice, CA
- 1984 Selected Works, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Melrod, George, "Robert Kingston at Dolby Chadwick Gallery"
- Art ltd. July 2016
- Chun, Kimberly, "In Robert Kingston's Art, Delicacy Speaks Louder than Action",
- SF Gate, June 2016
- Brumer, Andy, "At Ruth Bachofner Gallery", Artscene, January 14, 2012
- Jenkins, Mark, "Robert Kingston: Abstract, Earthy Paintings that Build Upon the Land", Washington Post, June 21, 2013
- Cullum, Jerry, “Sensuous Abstracts Full of Energy,” The Atlanta Journal - Constitution, August 29, 2004
- Rose, Joshua, “Lurking Below The Surface - New Paintings By Robert Kingston,” Shade, November & December, 2002
- Frank, Peter, “Art Pick of The Week”, L.A. Weekly, March 7, 2002
- Zimmermann, Mark, “The Stillness of Painting, Robert Kingston and His Contemporaries,”, PAJ, A Journal of Performance and Art, September 2001
- Irwin, Oliver, Artweek, March, 1999
- “Best Bet”, Los Angeles Times, January, 1999
- “Continuing and Upcoming”, Art Scene, October 1996
- New American Paintings, catalogue of the thirteenth open studios press competition, December, 1997
- Butler, Brian, “The Acceptance of History, the Building of Hope”, Visions, Summer 1992
- Barrie, Lita, “A Memory Lost in Time”, Artweek, October 1991
- Brumer, Andy, L.A. Style, September 1991
- Butler, Brian, Artweek, September 1989
- Clarke, Jr., Orville O., Artscene, June 1990
- Clarke, Jr., Orville O., Southern California Home & Garden Holiday, 1990.
- Frank, Peter, “From Main to Santa Fe: A Downtown Art Odyssey”, L.A. Weekly,
- September, 1989
- Frank, Peter, “Pick of the Week”, L.A. Weekly, Calender, June 1990
- Geer, Suvan, Los Angeles Times, June 5, 1990
- Melrod, George, “Openings”, Art & Antiques, September 1996
- Simcoe, Duncan, Artweek, February 22, 1990
- Welzenbach, Michael, “From Main to Santa Fe”, Artscene, October, 1988
SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
- Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
- Chadwick, Saylor and Co.
- Global Crossing, Beverly Hills, CA
- Harrah’s Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
- Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
- MGM Mansion, Las Vegas, NV
- Nestle, Burbank, CA
- Pacific Capital, Los Angeles, CA
- Ramada Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
- Saks Incorporated, Memphis, TN
SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
- Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles, CA
- George Michael, Beverly Hills, CA
- Martin Brest, Los Angeles, CA
- John & Sue Andrews, Newport Beach, CA
- Rita Atkinson, La Jolla, CA
- Ruth and Hermann Bachofner, Beverly Hills, CA
- Tom Barrack/Laurel Beebe, Los Angeles, CA
- Michael Beckson, Los Angeles, CA
- Greg Bray, Manhattan Beach, CA
- John and Eloise Clark, Los Angeles, CA
- Julie Cline, Newport Beach, CA
- Malcolm Cobrink, Fullerton, CA
- Dorothy King Darling, Los Angeles, CA
- Jacqueline Dey, Irvine, CA
- Alan Friedberg, Beverly Hills, CA
- David and Andrea Grant, Lake Forest, CA
- Mr. and Mrs. Gerganoff, Greenvalley, AZ
- Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gellhorn, Washington, D.C.
- Sue Glasscock, Malibu, CA
- Adrian and Cass Graff-Radford, Rancho Mirage, CA
- Richard Hallberg/Barbara Wisely, Los Angeles, CA
- Mr. and Mrs. Don Hankey, Malibu, CA
- Steve Hansen, Long Beach, CA
- Mr. and Mrs. Harouche, Beverly Hills, CA
- Susan and Alan Harmon, Englewood, Colorado
- Mr. and Mrs. John Hooten, Newport Beach, CA
- Rob and Sue Jernigan, Pacific Palisades, CA
- Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karmin, Winnetka, IL
- Chang Kim, Los Angeles, CA
- Michelle Langston, Santa Ana, CA
- Tom and Bonnie Lawyer, Las Vegas, NV
- Cheryl and David Lewis, Encino, CA
- Jack and Ann Levine, Santa Monica, CA
- Mr. and Mrs. Lombart, Aventura, FL
- Dana Messina, Santa Monica, CA
- Charles Mitchell, Santa Barbara, CA
- Ross and Merilyn Mollard, Newport Beach, CA
- Alan L. Paris and Barbara Fina, Sleepy Hollow, NY
- Eric and Rachel Poses, Santa Monica, CA
- Larry & Debra Poteet, Glendale, CA
- Dennis and Kimberly Quaid, Los Angeles, CA
- David Reed, Los Angeles, CA
- Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Rosenbaum, Los Angeles, CA
- Ann Rossi, San Rafael, CA
- Paul and Judy Schaeffer, Encino, CA
- Brigitta Schoch, Pacific Palisades, CA
- Holger and Yuriko Schubert, Venice, CA
- Sue and Dan Schwartz, Rancho Mirage, CA
- Paul and Carol Scott, Santa Barbara, CA
- David and Azadeh Shladovsky, Pacific Palisades, CA
- Rosa and Bob Sinnott, Los Angeles, CA
- Liz and David Skulsky, Studio City, CA
- Miriam Smith, Laguna Beach, CA
- Ki-Won Suh, Seoul, Korea
- Andy Summer, Santa Monica, CA
- Peter Thiel, San Francisco, CA
- Douglas Ulmer, Long Beach, CA
- Jeff Widman, Hermosa Beach, CA
- Alison Williams, Pacific Palisades, CA
EDUCATION
- 1988 M.F.A., Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
- 1986 B.F.A., California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA