Michael Zavros
AustraliaartistMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Zavros is an acclaimed Australian artist known for his contemporary paintings that often explore themes of identity, history, and representation. His work has been recognized for its technical precision and has been displayed in various prestigious galleries across Australia and internationally. Recently, he has been in the news regarding his portraits of Ben Roberts-Smith, which are currently not displayed at the Australian War Memorial due to ongoing discussions about the memorial’s representation of alleged war crimes by Australian soldiers.
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Michael Zavros won the Archibald People’s Choice Award for his portrait of Jewish community leader Alex Ryvchin.
Michael Zavros wins for portrait of Jewish community leader Alex RyvchinAustralia· 2026-07-30
Australian artist Michael Zavros created his latest exhibition while navigating major life changes.
Australian artist Michael Zavros created his latest exhibition while navigating major life changesAustralia· 2025-12-06
Michael Zavros is the guest artistic director for the Bleach* Festival in 2025.
Travel Alerts: Tortoise encounters, french feasts, and a crocheted wharenui
New Zealand· 2025-07-13
Michael Zavros has indicated his desire for the portraits of Roberts-Smith to remain displayed.
War Memorial to update Roberts-Smith panels but display will remainAustralia· 2025-05-18
