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There’s an Archibald winner’s artwork hiding in this room, and it could be yours for $100

The Incognito Art Show isn’t just for art aficionados, but a keen eye helps – especially if you’re looking to scoop up the work of Blak Douglas.

  • by Anthony Segaert

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The good, the bad, the ugly: the Archibald Prize in 10 paintings

The good, the bad, the ugly: the Archibald Prize in 10 paintings

With 816 works entered and 52 selected as finalists, the Archibalds remain a lottery for artists.

  • by John McDonald
Archibald finalist avoids prison over meth haul, sawn-off shotgun

Archibald finalist avoids prison over meth haul, sawn-off shotgun

The artist developed a drug addiction and allowed his own “dark place” to dominate his life, a court has heard.

  • by David Estcourt
Your A to Z guide to the very best things to do in Sydney this winter

Your A to Z guide to the very best things to do in Sydney this winter

The city is about to transform into a winter wonderland, so pull on a beanie and head out for glowing lights, cherry blossoms, ice-skating and much more.

  • by Lenny Ann Low
‘Pissed off’ and political: Blak Douglas on his Archibald Prize-winning work

‘Pissed off’ and political: Blak Douglas on his Archibald Prize-winning work

Entitled Moby Dickens, Douglas’ portrait portrays artist Karla Dickens knee-deep in floodwater in her hometown of Lismore.

  • by Linda Morris and Helen Pitt
How reimagining a classic nude became a subversive act

How reimagining a classic nude became a subversive act

Revealing my very white butt cheeks in a Venus-like nude in the Archibald was so much more than just a good prank.

  • by Benjamin Law
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‘Provocative and relevant’: What this year’s Archibald winner says about Australia

‘Provocative and relevant’: What this year’s Archibald winner says about Australia

Moby Dickens by Blak Douglas was the stand-out picture in the show – nothing else has a comparable impact or ticks so many boxes.

  • by John McDonald
Archibald Prize 2022 as it happened: Blak Douglas wins with Moby Dickens portrait

Archibald Prize 2022 as it happened: Blak Douglas wins with Moby Dickens portrait

It’s arguably the biggest day on the arts calendar in Australia and this year’s pool of finalists was suitably impressive. But the judges couldn’t look away from Blak Douglas’ striking portrait.

  • by Helen Pitt and Linda Morris
Blak Douglas on his Archibald win
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Blak Douglas on his Archibald win

Artist Blak Douglas speaks with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age about winning the 2022 Archibald Prize.

Rejects as much a part of the Archibald Prize as winner

Rejects as much a part of the Archibald Prize as winner

As it celebrates its 30th year, making the Salon des Refuses - artworks rejected by the Archibald judges - can sometimes be a better outcome for an artist’s career.

  • by Helen Pitt
‘They should have been a plumber’: judging the hits and misses of the Archibald Prize

‘They should have been a plumber’: judging the hits and misses of the Archibald Prize

Retired art gallery head packer Steve Peters knows what he likes and likes what he knows.

  • by Nick Galvin