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Tabor Robak
b. 1986, Portland, OR
Lives and works in Paris
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Biography
American contemporary artist based in Paris recognized for his contributions to new media. Starting as a Photoshop editor at age 13, Robak later earned a BFA from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. After relocating to New York, Robak was featured in group shows at institutions like MOMA PS1 and the Lyon Biennale before his first solo exhibition in 2013. His exhibitions have spanned 23 countries.
Robak's artworks, distinguished by multi-channel video installations and generative Artworks, are collected by globally recognized museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; Serpentine Galleries, London; Yuz Foundation, Jakarta; and Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Turin.
Recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30, Robak's influence extends beyond art. He has collaborated with notable brands like Maison Margiela, Balenciaga, and Microsoft. His distinctive fusion of digital craftsmanship and varied cultural elements has extended into film, fashion, and design.
Robak has instructed at NYU where he co-taught a full-semester course on the use of video game engines in artwork, and delivered guest lectures at institutions like Yale and Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences.
His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Artforum International, Art in America, Modern Painters, Sculpture Magazine, Interview Magazine, Nylon China, and Vogue Arabia.
News
- Aug 12, 2026 — Welcome to my new website!
- Jun 14, 2026 — Human Resources presented at Basel Social Club via DANAE.io
- Dec 03, 2026 — Human Resources sells out at verse.works - 10k PFP collection
- Oct 12, 2024 — Solo show: Causality Mosaic opens at Bremond Capela
- Sep 04, 2023 — Skypad Acquired by Portland Art Museum
- Jul 29, 2023 — Two new books
- Apr 21, 2023 — Twisted Scribe at Art Brussels
- May 23, 2022 — Colorspace Drops on Art Blocks curated
- Jan 12, 2022 — Whitney Museum of American Art acquires Colorwheel
- May 15, 2021 — Buffalo Viral
Impact
- Year
- 2024
- Medium
- Site-specific performance
- Credits
- Documentation photography © Adriaan Hauwaert
- Dimensions
- Variable
- Categories
- Installation, Performance, Video
- Exhibition History
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- 2024 — Impact , Super Dakota , Brussels
- Description
“Armed with a GoPro and a crowbar, Robak embodies a cathartic act that breaks down the psychological effects of labour exhaustively performed through contemporary technology. The workplace becomes a focal point on the gallery’s ground floor, highlighting the intricate connection between the anxieties inherent in our daily lives and the constant demand for productivity, creativity, and work ethic in the art world and elsewhere.”
There are over 20 distinct videos in IMPACT combining 100s of pointless digital assets, overlaid with "negative prompts" from AI image creation, and pumped up with custom sound design. Each audio track was found by filtering for "corporate" along with one other genre.
“These videos showcase imagery sourced from online marketplaces, marking a significant shift akin to the evolution of music and movies – from individual purchases to all-you-can-eat subscriptions. Witness the transformation of the digital creative marketplace, from qualitative assets to a flood of filler content, produced solely for the prospect of engagement.”
“The textual elements of the videos are « Negative Prompts » – a comprehensive list of elements collectively removed from AI-generated imaging software.”






