Archibald Prize 2022

Fifty-two portraits have been shortlisted for this year's prestigious Archibald Prize, with the winner announced on May 13.

Of course, it wasn't the only portrait in the spotlight at the finalists announcement. 2022's Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize winners will be announced at 12pm on Friday, May 13. In 202, Peter Wegner's portrait of fellow artist Guy Warren nabbed the gong. All that's really assured is that it'll be a portrait of a person by an Australian-based artist. And yes, a 3D-style portrait of the Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Thor: Ragnarok filmmaker by Sydney-based artist Claus Stangl falls into both categories. If you'd like to see the Packing Room Prize-winning work — which is chosen by the packing room team, hence the name — it'll be on display at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney from Saturday, May 14–Sunday, August 28.

A retro 3D style portrait of Taika Waititi by artist Claus Stangl has won this year's Archibald Packing Roo...

Perhaps that connection is bound to happen between two queer people who are openly and unapologetically themselves at all times." Lewer, whose practice has long explored the endurance, consistency and discipline that is required as an artist, said. "I have always been drawn to Courtney's vibrancy, fearlessness and talent. "On the day of the sitting, in my studio, Brooke asked if she could bring her pug Jimmy along. Collectively we're all doing the same thing – silently screaming," Malherbe, a four-time Archibald finalist, said. Drawn to their "vivacity and immaculate style", Caroline Zilinsky sketched them in their homewares store in the Sydney suburb of Newport, as shoppers gathered around to watch. "To my mind, she is the outstanding political journalist of our times among a group of predominately female journalists holding our mostly male politicians to account." She negotiates the boundaries of gender and sexuality both in and out of drag," US-born, Sydney-based artist Kim Leutwyler said. This is the fourth time Richard Lewer has been represented in the Archibald Prize with a portrait of Elizabeth Laverty. Sydney-based Laura Jones, a two-time Archibald finalist, said. Brooke Boney is a Gamilaroi woman from Muswellbrook, NSW, and the first Indigenous presenter in the history of Australian breakfast television. "I also think that when your friend is awarded Australian of the Year, they deserve to have a nice oil painting of them hanging in an institution or museum!"

The 52 finalists of the annual portraiture prize have been revealed by the Art Gallery of NSW.

Claus Stangl's portrait of the film director was picked from 52 artworks which were selected as finalists in the 2022 Archibald Portrait Prize.

“I like the use of negative space, breathing space,” he said. Paul Newton, responsible for the wildly popular 2001 portrait of broadcast characters Roy Slaven and H.G. Nelson, captures power couple Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness in a casual pose. I just allowed Taika to be Taika in front of the cameras ... and sent him on his merry way to finish the final day of shooting.” “What I love about it is it looks 3D, yeah? From Los Angeles, Waititi trumpeted his delight on Instagram. “Thank you, ’Straya,” he wrote. On Thursday, that artwork won the 31st Archibald Packing Room Prize.

Running since 1921, the Archibald displays portraits of exceptional Aussies by Australian artists. Here are the 2022 finalists and other details you need to ...

Plus, you can have your say by voting for your favourite work in the 2022 ANZ People’s Choice Award. All three prizes will be on display at the Art Gallery of NSW from Saturday 14 May right through till Sunday 28 August, so you have plenty of time to check them out. Across the three prizes, the Gallery received 1900 submissions. Celebrated First Nations artists Blak Douglas and Vincent Namatjira made the cut. Last year, the Archibald celebrated its 100th year. Running since 1921, the Archibald displays portraits of exceptional Aussies by Australian artists.

Overall the Sulman Prize received 491 entries (again also down from 546 last year), with 29 finalists. It will be judged this year by artist Joan Ross.

It was a tough call on the Sulman this year with an incredible work by Danie Mellor vying for the accolade. While it has been important to rebalance the prize with this Indigenous lens, a short stand out this year is a new work by ceramic-based artist Juz Kitson. It is a moving narrative and strong painting to boot! She walks in beauty, of the night and all that’s best of dark and bright. She has wrapped the painting with iridescent material used for fashion items, such as bags, clothes and shoes – luscious eye candy that snags the viewer. In memory of the wildfires Perhaps a runner for the People’s Choice? ‘It’s the first time I’ve seen a 3D painting come in, but it’s kind of a fake 3D …I’m very happy this is my last Packing Room Prize choice. Overall the Sulman Prize received 491 entries (again also down from 546 last year) with 29 finalists. Hannaford has been an Archibald finalist on 26 previous occasions – eight of those self-portraits – and winning the People’s Choice three times. There is a confidence that comes across in its casual pose, sketchy style and framing, that only veterans like Conway and Miller can muster with ease. The record stands with 1,068 entries set in 2020.

The 52 finalists of the 2022 Archibald prize have been revealed by the Art Gallery of NSW, who also announced the Packing Room Prize-winner: a painting of Taika Waititi by Claus Stangl, as judged by the gallery staff who unpack and hang the entries.

On 13 May the winning painting will be announced, which comes with a $100,000 prize and is awarded to the best portrait of a person ‘distinguished in art, letters, science or politics’ painted by an Australian resident. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. Here is a selection of this year’s finalists, including portraits by Anh Do, Wendy Sharpe, Vincent Namatjira and Kim Leutwyler. The full group can be seen at the gallery’s website.

A selection of the finalists for the Archibald Prize for 2022. The 52 entries this year include portraits of Lisa McCune, Australian of the Year Dylan ...

Head packer Brett Cuthbertson, who for more than 40 years has been a serene presence for thousands of anxious Archibald Prize hopefuls, is retiring.

Whatever you see in here, even if it looks like shit, treat it like it’s made of crystal’. That was the training. The night before, someone had apparently told Bieniek her portrait had won. “He said, ‘I’ve just got a word of advice for you. Most of these hopefuls are back before long to collect their rejected entries - and in one case Cuthbertson remembers – “inconsolably sobbing”. I don’t get off my feet for a couple of weeks. It was life-size cardboard cut-outs of her, completely naked.