Mark Thompson Exhibition September 11, 2009

Mark Thompson is set to display his paintings at Robin Gibson Gallery from September 12 to October 7. The exhibition will focus on portraits of many well known entertainment personalities, including Garry McDonald and Marina Prior.
Yesterday it was announced that Mark Thompson’s painting of Greta Scacchi as Queen Elizabeth in Freidrich Schiller's Mary Stuart, is in the running for the Archibald Prize, one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art awards. All Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize finalists works will be on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from March 7 to May 24. The winner will be announced at 12 noon on March 6.
Mark Thompson will hold his solo exhibition at the Robin Gibson Gallery, 278 Liverpool St Darlinghurst, from September 12 to October 7.
His work is represented in over 20 public collections in Australia, including the Australian National Gallery, Canberra
Entry is free.