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The Packing Room Prize is a wildcard category of the Archibald Prize, introduced in 1991, awarded annually by the gallery staff who handle the portraits in AGNSW's packing room. Past winners of ...
In the history of the Archibald, 37 winners have been of artists, with 13 of these self-portraits. The relationship between artist and sitter is crucial in portraiture, influencing how the subject ...
And because I knew what was happening was wrong.” Selma is now. Spider Martin, I think, is now. John Archibald is a two-time Pulitzer winner for AL.com.
The long-standing Supercars doctor was chosen as the subject by Melbourne artist Susan Gamble for her entry into the renowned ...
For posterity’s sake, it’s lucky son Sam took after his mum. The company director ranks getting consensus on the Archibald Prize as one of his toughest gigs, as he hands over the Art Gallery ...
From its beginnings in 1921, the Archibald focused on more traditional forms of painting and was dominated by tonal realist-style paintings. As time progressed winners of differing styles were ...
Macedon musician Amalie will draw inspiration from the Australian music industry for her Archibald Prize entry. The ...
We are discussing the results of Australia's main arts prizes: Archibald for portraits, Wynne for landscapes and Sulman for genre paintings.