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Archibald prize

July 2026

  • Michael Zavros’s painting Alex with his tefillin in the sea, depicting Jewish leader Alex RyvchinSitter: Alex Ryvchin Usage notice: These images may only be used in conjunction with media editorial coverage of the Archibald Prize 2026 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and strictly in accordance with the terms of access to these images – see artgallery.nsw.gov.au/info/access-to-agnsw-media-room-tcs. Without limiting those terms, these images must not be cropped or overwritten; prior approval in writing is required for use as a cover; caption details must accompany reproductions of the images; and archiving is not permitted. Media contact: media@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Archibald prize 2026: portrait of Jewish leader after Bondi terror attack wins people’s choice award

  • painting of a young girl cuddling a cat

    Young Archie competition 2026: Australia’s portrait prize for child artists – in pictures

    Gallery20

May 2026

  • Patrons examine portraits

    double quotation markThink you have strong opinions about the 2026 Archibald prize? Check out the portraits that didn’t make the cut

    Dee Jefferson
  • Archibald Prize 2026 finalist, Richard Lewer ‘Iluwanti Ken’, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 198 x 198 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter Sitter: Iluwanti Ken Usage notice: These images may only be used in conjunction with media editorial coverage of the Archibald Prize 2026 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and strictly in accordance with the terms of access to these images – see artgallery.nsw.gov.au/info/access-to-agnsw-media-room-tcs. Without limiting those terms, these images must not be cropped or overwritten; prior approval in writing is required for use as a cover; caption details must accompany reproductions of the images; and archiving is not permitted. Media contact: media@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Archibald prize 2026: Richard Lewer’s portrait of artist Iluwanti Ken wins $100,000

April 2026

  • Sean Layh’s portrait of Jacob Collins Sitter: Jacob Collins Usage notice: These images may only be used in conjunction with media editorial coverage of the Archibald Prize 2026 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and strictly in accordance with the terms of access to these images – see artgallery.nsw.gov.au/info/access-to-agnsw-media-room-tcs. Without limiting those terms, these images must not be cropped or overwritten; prior approval in writing is required for use as a cover; caption details must accompany reproductions of the images; and archiving is not permitted. Media contact: media@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Archibald prize 2026: Jacob Collins portrait wins the Packing Room prize as finalists revealed

  • A colourful oil painting of Daniel Johns sitting in an armchair beside two dogs and a piano

    Archibald prize 2026 finalists: Virginia Trioli, Jan Fran, Ahmed al-Ahmed and more – in pictures

    Gallery28

March 2026

  • Thornton in brightly painted clothes laughs while sitting in front of a painting of a frog

    Harold ‘the Kangaroo’ Thornton: the extraordinary, forgotten life of the ‘greatest genius who ever lived’

    The Australian artist was a relentless self-promoter, prolific painter and pro wrestler. He loved a tall tale – but his true story was remarkable

August 2025

  • William Robinson in 2022, near the statue of his late wife Shirley in his garden.

    William Robinson, two-time Archibald prize-winning painter, dies aged 89

    A giant in the Australian art world, the Brisbane-born artist won acclaim for his paintings of the rainforest of south-east Queensland and his satirical self-portraits

July 2025

  • Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Loribelle Spirovski ‘Finger painting of William Barton’, oil on canvas, 182.6 x 137 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter Sitter: William Barton ***This information and these images are embargoed until 11:30 am on 1 May 2025***

    Archibald prize 2025: finger-painted portrait of musician William Barton wins people’s choice award

  • Painting in synthetic polymer paint and marker with imitation gold leaf detailing, showing a man and a woman standing close together and wearing tops with Baybayin script on them. The background of the painting is bright pink, with the large curving form of a snake over the top

    Young Archie competition 2025: Australia’s awards for child portrait artists – in pictures

    Gallery19

May 2025

  • Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Julie Fragar ‘Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene)’, oil on canvas, 240 x 180.4 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter Sitter: Justene Williams ***This information and these images are embargoed until 11:30 am on 1 May 2025*** ***This information and these images are embargoed until 11:30 am on 1 May 2025*** These images may only be used in conjunction with editorial coverage of the ‘Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2025’ exhibition, 10 May – 17 August 2025, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and strictly in accordance with the terms of access to these images – see artgallery.nsw.gov.au/info/access-to-agnsw-media-room-tcs. Without limiting those terms, these images must not be cropped or overwritten; prior approval in writing is required for use as a cover; caption details must accompany reproductions of the images; and archiving is not permitted. Media contact: media@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Archibald prize 2025: Julie Fragar wins for portrait of artist Justene Williams

    Decision announced at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, where all finalists will be exhibited to the public from Saturday

April 2025

  • Evan Shipard’s portrait of celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis is among Archibald prize 2025 finalists.

    Archibald prize 2025 finalists: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Chen, Jackie O and others – in pictures

    Gallery21
  • A painting of Jason Chu on a horse in front of a snowy moutain, with brightly coloured birds flying around him

    Archibald prize 2025: Jason Phu portrait by Abdul Abdullah wins packing room prize

August 2024

  • Kate Ceberano

    Three things
    Three things with Kate Ceberano: ‘I’ve never seen one like it for sale … I should probably patent it’

  • Angus McDonald’s painting Marcia Langton, which has won the people’s choice category at this year’s Archibald prize

    Archibald prize 2024: Marcia Langton portrait wins people’s choice award

July 2024

  • ‘Under the sea' by Ella Lee Fowler age 6, winner 5–8 years ”I painted my best friend Avelyn because she is so nice. I think Avelyn would like to go under the water in the Kuromi helmet, to swim with the piranha and the queenfish.”

    Young Archibald prize 2024: Australia’s award for child artists – in pictures

    Running alongside the Archibald prize, the Young Archie competition invites artists from five to 18 years old to submit a portrait of someone who is special to them and plays a significant role in their life. Over 4000 entries were received this year – a new record – and all 70 finalists are on show at the Art Gallery of NSW until 8 September
    Gallery19

June 2024

  • Archibald Prize 2024 finalist, Laura Jones ‘Tim Winton’, oil on linen, 198 x 152.5 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter Sitter: Tim Winton ***This information and these images are embargoed until 11.30am on 30 May 2024*** These images may only be used in conjunction with editorial coverage of the Archibald Prize 2024 exhibition, 8 June – 8 September 2024, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and strictly in accordance with the terms of access to these images – see artgallery.nsw.gov.au/info/access-to-agnsw-media-room-tcs. Without limiting those terms, these images must not be cropped or overwritten; prior approval in writing is required for use as a cover; caption details must accompany reproductions of the images; and archiving is not permitted. Media contact: media@ag.nsw.gov.au

    Australian arts in focus
    Archibald prize 2024: Laura Jones wins $100,000 for portrait of Tim Winton

    Decision announced at the Art Gallery of NSW, where all finalists will be exhibited to the public from Saturday

May 2024

  • Rhythms of heritage by Matt Adnate, painted with spray paint and synthetic polymer paint on linen. His portrait of Baker Boy has won the packing room prize as part of the 2024 Archibalds

    Australian arts in focus
    Archibald prize 2024: Baker Boy portrait wins packing room prize

    Yolŋu rapper says it was ‘an honour’ to be painted by Matt Adnate, who wins category judged by Art Gallery of New South Wales staff
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