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Why is the Archibald Prize important?
The Archibald Prize is the most important prize for portraits in Australia. The prize is awarded by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales for the best portrait of a person famous in Art, Letters, Science or Politics. The artist must have lived in Australia or New Zealand for at least one year.
Who initiated the Archibald Prize?
Jules François Archibald
A journalist and founder of the Bulletin magazine, Jules François Archibald (1856-1919) established the Archibald Prize with a bequest in his will. Archibald was a trustee of the Art Gallery of NSW from 1915, and in 1919 the Gallery commissioned Florence Rodway to paint a portrait in oil of the ailing man.
Who was the first winner of the Archibald Prize?
W.B. McInnes
W.B. McInnes’ portrait of Desbrowe Annear (1865–1933) is significant as winner of the first Archibald Prize in 1921.
How did the Archibald Prize originate?
First awarded in 1921, the Archibald Prize was established following a bequest from former Art Gallery of NSW trustee and founder of The Bulletin magazine, JF Archibald (1856-1919).
What is the prize money for winning the Archibald Prize?
$100,000
The ANZ People’s Choice is selected by members of the public visiting the exhibition of Archibald Prize finalists at the Gallery. The winner of the Archibald Prize receives payment of $100,000.
Has the packing room prize ever won the Archibald?
For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. Singer Kate Ceberano has paid tribute to Sydney artist Kathrin Longhurst for painting her in a fierce and dignified portrait, which has been named the winner of the Archibald Packing Room Prize.
How old do you have to be to enter the Archibald Prize?
Do I have to be over 18 to enter? No. You can be any age to enter the Archibald, Wynne or Sulman Prizes.
Who won the Archibald Prize 1921?
What was the most famous painting to win the Archibald Prize?
The prize has historically attracted a good deal of controversy and several court cases; the most famous was in 1943 when William Dobell ‘s winning painting Mr Joshua Smith, a portrait of fellow artist Joshua Smith was challenged because of claims it was a caricature rather than a portrait.
Who are the judges for the Archibald Prize?
The Archibald Prize is awarded annually to the best portrait, ‘preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, painted by any artist resident in Australasia’. This open competition is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW. Finalists are displayed in an exhibition at the Gallery…
Why is the Archibald Prize important in Australia?
The Archibald Prize is an absolute institution in the Australian art calendar and an event keenly anticipated every year. It is the source of great debate, some wonderful controversies and above all an art exhibition that the public adores.
Why did William Dobell win the Archibald Prize?
The trustees awarded the prize to William Dobell for his portrait of fellow artist Joshua Smith. Some of the members were of a mind to resign over the decision to give the award to what was widely described as a ‘caricature’; it certainly was a painting that broke from the established norm.