Robert Cenedella (b. 1940) is an American painter known for his satirical and socially charged artworks. Trained at the Art Students League of New York under George Grosz, he later held the George Grosz Chair there from 1988 to 2016. Rejecting abstract expressionism, Cenedella gained recognition for his bold critiques of consumerism, politics, and pop culture, including the controversial Santa Claus (1988) and the Hostility Dart Board (1968). His commissions include works for Bacardi, Absolut Vodka, and Le Cirque, and his retrospective exhibits have been shown internationally. His life and career were the subject of the 2016 documentary Art Bastard, and his provocative paintings continue to challenge societal norms.