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Fantauzzo in front of one of his abstract works, which he previously hid: “I didn’t know how to talk about art or defend myself.”

Fantauzzo’s new gallery – and the hidden work Asher Keddie calls ‘heartbreaking’

He’s received plaudits – and brickbats – for his photorealistic paintings, but Vincent Fantauzzo has a new mission: “To Jamie Oliver the art world”.

  • Konrad Marshall

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Can you pick the art prize winner in this selection of artworks available for sale?

The lucky dip art fair where you can pick up an Archibald-winning artist for $100

The Incognito Art Show offers art works for $100 a piece – but you won’t know who the artist is until you’ve bought the piece.

  • Linda Morris
Jackie O, by Kelly Maree.

A guide to the Archibald Prize, for the people who don’t speak art

Has anyone ever loved their portrait as much as Jackie O loves hers? No, it’s not possible.

  • Robert Moran
Archibald Prize winner Julie Fragar, right, and her subject Justene Williams.

It didn’t stand out at first, but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times

There were stronger portraits, but the glorious chaos of Julie Fragar’s work captures the global mood.

  • Michaela Boland
2025 Archibald Prize winner Julie Fragar, right, and her subject Justene Williams

Artist Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize with portrait of best friend

Fragar sketched Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) in one sitting and then worked on it for three months. She plans to use the $100,000 prizemoney to buy an easel she hasn’t made herself.

  • Linda Morris
Some of the finalists in the 2025 Archibald Prize.

As it happened: Portrait of Justene Williams wins prestigious Archibald award

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

  • Linda Morris and Hannah Kennelly
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Kate Beynon’s Rali and the Spirits.

The powerful portraits that didn’t make the Archibald Prize cut

What does Alan Kohler have to do with Jesus? Both, in their own way, have inspired finalists in this year’s Salon de Refusés.

  • Linda Morris
Giving to a good cause is joyous, says David Gonski.

David Gonski on the art of parting the rich from their money for a good cause

University of NSW chancellor and philanthropist-whisperer David Gonski says it shouldn’t matter why a rich person gives, only that they do.

  • Linda Morris
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The ‘big sadness of life’ and humour behind this year’s Archibald Prize finalists

Sisters Antonia and Nicole Kidman celebrating their first Christmas without their mother, the stoicism of former AFL coach Neale Daniher – these are some of the backstories of this year’s Archibald Prize.

  • Linda Morris
Packer Alexis Wildman and new Art Gallery of NSW director Maud Page.

Portrait of artist Jason Phu wins Packing Room Prize

The $3000 Packing Room Prize winner was selected from 57 finalists for the 2025 Archibald Prize.

  • Linda Morris

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