Pro Hart Gallery in Broken Hill, NSW is a must-visit destination for art lovers, curious travellers and visitors wanting to learn about the life of one of Australia’s legendary artists. The gallery is a celebration of Pro Hart’s talent for capturing Australia’s outback in his unique, quirky and endearing style. Pro Hart Gallery blends storytelling, humour, and striking depictions of a bygone era of Aussie life in the bush.
The gallery features original paintings, sculptures and some of Pro Hart’s inventions. View a replica of his private studio, recreated to look as it did before he died in 2006. The studio gives visitors a rare glimpse into the mind of a creative genius. Pro Hart Gallery is a short walk or drive from the town centre and also features a gift shop with prints, homewares, stationery and souvenirs.
While exploring the rich culture of Broken Hill, a visit to Pro Hart Gallery promises an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Pro Hart was an internationally renowned artist known for his portrayals of working-class Aussies and outback life.
Born in Broken Hill in 1928, Kevin ‘Pro’ Hart grew up on a nearby sheep station and was illustrating his school essays by the age of seven. He went on to work 12-hour shifts in the mines, while at night he painted, created and tinkered.
The name ‘Pro’ came from his mining mates, who dubbed him the ‘Mad Professor’ as he was always inventing something. Over time, ‘Professor’ was shortened to ‘Pro’ and the name stuck.
Pro Hart is famously known as one of Australia's iconic outback artists, but there was much more to his talent. He sculpted in metal and stone, and his legacy includes a wide range of drawings, etchings and sculptures.
Pro Hart Art Gallery in the heart of Broken Hill offers visitors a fabulous opportunity to learn about this famous artist’s fascinating life. Pro Hart was a painter, a father, a husband, a man who travelled the world, but chose to live in the place he loved - Broken Hill.
He painted almost every day and his work graced the homes of royalty, movie stars and politicians. At times, however, Pro Hart was criticised by the ‘art elite’ for his unconventional approach, such as firing paint from a cannon! Despite his critics, his popularity and sales continued to grow.
Pro Hart developed motor neurone disease and was unable to paint for the last six months of his life. He died on 28 March 2006. A large state funeral was held for him in Broken Hill.
Visit Pro Hart Gallery and escape into the lush colours of Hart’s beloved outback.
Pro Hart Gallery is located at 108 Wyman Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales. The gallery is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk, or a 2 to 3 minute drive, from Broken Hill’s town centre.
Explore Pro Hart’s extensive collection of paintings and sculptures, featuring his signature use of colour, light, unique tools and methods. His diverse artworks include oils and acrylics, as well as sculptures from welded steel, bronze, and ceramics.
As well as housing his art, Pro Hart Gallery takes visitors on a journey through the artist’s life, how he was inspired by Broken Hill and his experiences in the mines.
The towns surrounding the Broken Hill area have a host of wonderful must-see attractions - Mutawintji National Park, the Living Desert Sculptures, Silverton Hotel and Old Wentworth Gaol.
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