The Immersive World of Thom Roberts, National Portrait Gallery

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

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.

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Thom Roberts with Burt the Oscar Train 2017 and cushion cover

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Current exhibition

from Saturday 12 April

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.

Art cart drawing activities for The Immersive World of Thom Roberts

Art cart

Thom Roberts

10:00am, – Sun 20 Jul

Drop into the Gallery any time for free creative activities inspired by artist Thom Roberts and his exhibition, The Immersive World of Thom Roberts.

Winter Family Space

10:00am, Sat 5 Jul – Sun 20 Jul

Drop into the family space these school holidays for free creative activities to enjoy together.

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