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The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

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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. In his work, and in his life, people and places are bestowed new identities and exist as multiple personas – Roberts himself identifies as the CountryLink Express train and the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia.

Funny face portraits with Thom Roberts
Funny face portraits with Thom Roberts
Funny face portraits with Thom Roberts
Funny face portraits with Thom Roberts

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Thom Roberts learning resource PDF
Thom Roberts learning resource PDF
Thom Roberts learning resource PDF
Thom Roberts learning resource PDF

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Explore Thom Roberts' portraiture techniques and ignite your creativity with hands-on activities.
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Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover
Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover
Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover
Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Previous exhibition, 2025

A free exhibition of over 100 works by contemporary Australian artist Thom Roberts. Step into his world and experience bold paintings, animation and installation works where people and places intertwine.
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