Tom Daly
Peter Max
In 2003, Peter Max told Donald Rubbo, "Your father taught us all!" To honor his former teacher, Peter Max requested a photo of Don Rubbo and offered to create a painting for the family.
In 2011, this painting arrived in the mail. Click here to read more. Fred (August) Gerlach
Don Rubbo was always an individualist way ahead of his time, which put him on a difficult road. He never wavered, but still took the time to help other artists along the way, in any way that he could. His accomplishments need to be more widely recognized. Click here to read more.
Peter Gaztimbide
Don Rubbo not only taught us about making art but became like a father to us as well. Many other outstanding Puertorrican artists were touched by his genius in one way or another. Carlos Ortiz Suenos and I have talked many times about organizing a group show of all the artists that Don influenced during his sojourn in our beautiful island. Click here to read more.
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Peter Max, February 2011
Don Rubbo and Donald Rubbo
Carlos Ortiz Suenos
I was a student to him for several years when he was in San Juan in 1976 and later in NYC before he passed away. He was the director of the National Center for the Arts in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a grassroots community organization. The church lended the building in exchange for us giving workshops to the community. Click here to read more.
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