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Archibald Packing Room Prize goes to Abdul Abdullah for Jason Phu portrait, among broader set of bold and deeply personal works

More than 50 years ago, when I was a junior curatorial assistant at the Art Gallery of NSW, I had the daunting experience of hanging the annual Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

Laura Jones wins the 2024 Archibald Prize with a portrait of Tim Winton, part of a grand artistic tradition

In awarding this year’s Archibald Prize to Laura Jones’ portrait of the writer Tim Winton, the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales are doing what they do best: catapulting a relatively unknown artist to instant fame and possible fortune.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2024

Eight things for you to do this weekend

There's an award-winning production, music, stand-up comedy and Mexican wrestling.

The Canberra Times · Nov 8, 2023

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How to win the Archibald prize: what 100 years of data tells us

Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize also tells us a lot about the nation – so we’ve gone through more than a century of data and 6,000 finalists to get the big picture

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023

A summer full of artistic wonders

And eight great free shows at Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Newcastle Herald · Jan 6, 2023

Archibald Prize winner paints outside the lines in striking exhibition

Free from the constraints of a canvas, one of Australia's most acclaimed artists has been inspired with off-the-wall creativity.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 3, 2023

UNSW’s Felt Experience and Empathy Lab combines art and technology to design psychosocial supports for wellbeing

With mental health concerns on the rise and treatment rates still lagging, psychologists and artists are teaming up to create experiences that instantly improve mood but also build resilience.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

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