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The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

A man sitting on  grey couch holding a colourful cushion.
A man sitting on  grey couch holding a colourful cushion.

Overview

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts is the first solo exhibition for multidisciplinary contemporary Australian artist Thom Roberts. Roberts' bold portraits morph people with trains and buildings, inviting audiences to see the world through his eyes. Showcasing more than 100 works spanning his prolific, decades-long career to date, this exhibition will feature paintings, installation and animation as well as major new work.

[Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover. Photo: Rick Carter, Studio One Another]

Dates

12 Apr – 20 Jul 2025
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
National Portrait GalleryKing Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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