when: 12 April 2025 - 20 July 2025 | venue: National Portrait Gallery | cost: See event for details | address: King Edward Terrace Parkes 2600 | website: https://portrait.gov.au
published: 28 Apr 2025, 5 min read
This showcased event has concluded.
Expired
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]
Content from UpNext.com.au. Please don't scrape website.
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]
Go see The Immersive World of Thom Roberts 2025.

The Immersive World of Thom Roberts 2025 is on 12 April 2025 - 20 July 2025. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Parkes. Call 02 6102 7000 for details. Visit their website at https://portrait.gov.au.
Are we missing something? Help us improve this article. Reach out to us.
Event Details
Are you looking for 'Things To Do' ideas?
Canberra Upnext Team
Hey, Canberra crowd! I’m your dedicated UpNext scout, canvassing all corners of the capital to uncover the deals you can't afford to miss. From Fyshwick markets to the latest exhibit at the National Gallery, I'm on the ground, bringing you the best of Canberra's shopping, dining, and culture. Whether you're looking for insider tips on where to find designer threads or the coziest spots for a flat white, my finds are bound to add value to your day. Keep up with my discoveries and join a community passionate about the hidden treasures and the unbeatable bargains our city offers. Dive into my world on Instagram @UpnextCanberra, where I post the latest buzz, the hottest sales, and the best-kept secrets of Canberra living. Follow along and make the most of your city adventures with the exclusive insights from UpNext.
See recent events discovered by Canberra Upnext Team

Mr Squiggle and Friends 2025
Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington brings the puppet with a pencil for a nose back into the limelight

Taglietti: Life in Design 2025
Discover the world of The Global Architect, Enrico Taglietti (1926-2019), a visionary whose design principles shaped modern Australian architecture and left an indelible imprint on Canberra, the city he and his wife Franca chose to call home

Australian Honours System Exhibition at the Mint 2025
Reflection: 50 Years of the Australian Honours System is now on at the Royal Australian Mint

Expired
School Holidays: Animation Storytelling Workshop 2025
Calling all future filmmakers! This exciting two-day workshop led by stop-motion animation experts Eleanor and Giovanni is the perfect way to spend your school break