Robert Beard

Robert Beard is a distinguished fine artist and interior designer with extensive experience across multiple domains. Active as a fine artist since January 1966, Beard has exhibited works in renowned cities such as New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo, focusing on various mediums including painting, installations, watercolors, and ceramics. As the founder of Art Design Consultants since March 1999, Beard specializes in luxury interior design. Additionally, Beard serves as trustee emeritus on the Board of Trustees for The Olana Partnership, an artist's museum estate. A skilled architectural designer since February 1987, Beard has also co-founded Bibhu Mohapatra, a luxury women's wear company. Previous roles include interior designer at Steven Harris Architects, director at Grunenbaum Gallery and Kouros Gallery, and assistant to the director at the National Academy of Design. Robert Beard holds a BFA in painting and drawing from The University of Georgia and completed graphic design courses at Miami Ad School Atlanta.