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DEL KATHRYN BARTON, You are what is most beautiful about me, a self portrait with Kell and Arella (Detail)
VINCENT FANTAUZZO, Heath (2008) - 2008 People's Choice Winner

ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2008

Australia's Most Controversial Portrait Prize

18 DECEMBER 2008 - 18 JANUARY 2009 

Known as Australia’s most controversial portrait prize, this exhibition features some of Australia’s most notable artists. 

Please note that this exhibition will be on view at our interim Gallery located at Peachtree Walk Arcade, 80 Horton Street, Port Macquarie - Ph (02) 65818737

Each year in accordance with the bequest of Jules F. Archibald (1856-1919) the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales invite artists to submit paintings in competition for an annual prize, which is awarded to the best portrait of a man or woman ‘distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics’. 

An Art Gallery of New South Wales exhibition, toured by Museums and Galleries NSW

Supported by

  • NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS
  • MYER
  • AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

PRICE: Free Admission