Prestigious art prizes in the hands of a new generation

This year’s Archibald and Wynne prize-winning works capture the culture of music and performance. They also represent a changing of the guard at the annual series of prizes presented by the Art Gallery of NSW

From the Hillbilly Hoot to the Archibald: portrait captures 'a legend in Adelaide'

At 77, local artist David Hardy has entered the Archibald Prize for the first time, painting respected Adelaide musician and guitar maker Don Morrison in front of his “outdoor dunny”.

An installation view of the 'Archie 100' exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia – portraits are grouped thematically under different titles. Photo: Saul Steed

Archie’s magic lantern show

Archie 100 reflects the diversity of works that the nation’s most famous portraiture prize has attracted over its 100-year history – and it has some interesting stories to tell about the changing face of Australian society.

Why the Archibald is about more than just winning

Four very different portraits by South Australian artists were among the finalists in this year’s Archibald Prize. And as Robert and Tsering Hannaford tell Jane Llewellyn, the famous competition offers benefits well beyond the major $100,000 award.

Portrait of centenarian wins Archibald Prize

A portrait of centenarian and artist Guy Warren AM has secured the Archibald Prize on the 100th anniversary of the esteemed Australian portrait award.

SA Indigenous artist wins 2020 Archibald Prize

Vincent Namatjira, from South Australia’s APY Lands, has become the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize for his portrait of footballer Adam Goodes.

"The most refreshing Archibald exhibition I can remember"

Despite or perhaps because of lockdowns, a record number of entries were submitted for this year’s portrait competition and Indigenous entries are particularly powerful, writes Joanna Mendelssohn.