Background
Rubenstein, Leonard Samuel was born on September 22, 1918 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Jacob S. and Zelda H. (Gordon)Rubenstein.
ceramist painter Photographer sculptor communications executive
Rubenstein, Leonard Samuel was born on September 22, 1918 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Jacob S. and Zelda H. (Gordon)Rubenstein.
Student, Case Western Reserve University, 1938. Bachelor of Fine Arts cum laude, Alfred University, 1939. Postgraduate, University Rochester, 1941.
Creative director Henry Hempstead Advertising Agency, Chicago, 1949-1955. Vice president, executive art director Clinton E. Frank Advertising Agency, 1955-1963. Vice president, national creative director Foster & Kleiser division Metromedia, Inc., Los Angeles, 1967-1973.
Retired Metromedia, Inc., 1984, vice president corporation creative consultant, 1984-1988. Guest lecturer University Chicago. Instructor Columbia College, Chicago, Fashion Institute, Los Angeles.
Creator Smithsonian exhibition Images of China: East and West, 1982. Lecturer in field.
Club Chicago (special citation). Member Society Typographical Arts (past director), American Ceramic Society (board directors Southern California chapter 1998 design chapter), American Craft Council, Institute Outdoor Advertising (member past plans board), Los Angeles County Museum Art, Museum Contemporary Art of Los Angeles (charter), Palos Verdes (California) Art Center, B"nai B"rith, Phi Epsilon Pi. Member American Ceramic society (board directors Southern California design chapter 1998).
Son of and Zelda H. (Gordon) R. Married (deceased 1983). Children: Carolinda, Eric, Harley.