Brian Robinson's Multiverse at Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery presents 'Multiverse', a solo exhibition by Cairns-based Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson, running from 23 May to 30 August 2026. The show features over thirty works including monumental linocut prints, larger-than-life sculptures, and a digital animation. Robinson's practice spans printmaking, sculpture, video, and public art, employing a graphic language that merges contemporary cultural icons with Torres Strait minaral design—meaning decoration, design, or pattern in Kala Lagaw Ya, the traditional language of Mabuiag, Badu, and Moa islands. The exhibition weaves together ancient stories, sea creatures, and superheroes across history, imagination, and mythology.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Multiverse' by Brian Robinson
- More than thirty works on display
- Includes monumental linocut prints, sculptures, and digital animation
- Robinson is a Torres Strait Islander artist based in Cairns
- His work blends contemporary icons with Torres Strait minaral design
- Minaral means decoration, design, or pattern in Kala Lagaw Ya
- Kala Lagaw Ya is spoken on Mabuiag, Badu, and Moa islands
- Exhibition runs 23 May to 30 August 2026 at Newcastle Art Gallery
Entities
Artists
- Brian Robinson
- Tiyan Baker
- Angela Tiatia
- Anh Do
- Simon Mordant AO
- Catriona Mordant AM
Institutions
- Newcastle Art Gallery
- Art Almanac
- ArtsHub
- ScreenHub
Locations
- Cairns
- Newcastle
- New South Wales
- Australia
- Mabuiag
- Badu
- Moa
- Zenadth Kes
- Sarawak