Archibald Prize

Nicole Kidman

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.

3 days ago
Linda Morris

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

Art & design

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.

May 1, 2025
Linda Morris

Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Kelly Maree ‘Jackie O’, synthetic polymer paint on linen, 205.2 x 144.9 cm Sitter: Jackie O

Opinion
Opinion

The Archibald Prize is turning a corner. Just not yet

The Archibald is evolving – glimpses of the future are here, but the transformation isn’t complete.

May 1, 2025
Michaela Boland

An Archibald win brought Blak Douglas plenty of advice. This is what he did with it

After winning Australia’s most famous portrait prize in 2022, Blak Douglas is finally back in the spotlight.

April 19, 2025
Linda Morris

Arts

‘I just drove’: Inside the frantic dash to get entries into coveted art show

The final few minutes before entries into the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes closed on Friday saw some epic efforts to make the deadline.

March 28, 2025
Nick Galvin

Rafaela Mori’s entry is inspired by her native Brazil.

Arts

They’re off and running in the art show that stops the nation

Hopeful artists will arrive at the Art Gallery of NSW all week as the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prize season gets under way.

March 24, 2025
Nick Galvin

2024 Archibald Prize winner Laura Jones with her portrait of writer Tim Winton.

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Performing arts

NSW wants all ‘reasonable ideas’ on ditching taxes for artists

Win the $100,000 Archibald prize and you’ll pay a sizeable chunk in tax. But bet on the winner and you’ll keep the lot. The NSW arts minister hopes to change that.