
Stu Robertson
Artist Author Adventurer
Peace in 10,000 Hand
Acclaimed contemporary fine artist Stuart Robertson is an adventurer, author, entrepreneur and humanitarian. He has dedicated over one and a half decades to capturing the essence of the human condition and the sublime beauty of the natural world. His journey through the visual arts is marked by a reverence for life’s ordinary moments, with the mission to illuminate shared experiences that unite us all.
Robertson’s portfolio, including ‘Peace in 10,000 Hands’, ‘Colours of Antarctica’ and ‘Loft’ collections, read like a chronicle of human triumph and tribulation. His photographs grace the walls of galleries and cultural institutions globally. Each exhibition a testament to the enduring power of art to provoke introspection and inspire social change. His portraits have gained significant momentum internationally photographing the likes of His Holiness the Dalia Lama, Dame Patsy Reddy, Demi Moore, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Willie Apiata VC, Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, Danny DeVito, Whero O Te Rangi Bailey, Daryl Hannah, Ringo Starr, Emily Blunt… to name a few.
His goal is to increase the global conversation and consciousness for peace and raise $100 million for children’s health and education.
SESSIONS
DAY 2
10:10
Lightning Talk: Driving inclusive decision-making
Through the lens of 10,000 Hands, Stuart Robertson explores how art can surface unconscious bias and reveal whose voices—and hands—are missing from decision-making spaces. This talk offers a powerful reflection on how men can engage in reshaping leadership culture alongside women, creating space for equity and visibility in both corporate and creative worlds.
Stu Robertson, Artist Author Adventurer, Peace in 10,000 Hands