Archie at 100 years: a century of the Archibald prize – in pictures

This year the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrates 100 years of Australia’s most celebrated portraiture prize. Arranged thematically, the exhibition Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize unearths the stories behind more than 100 artworks selected from every decade. It reflects not just how artistic styles and approaches to portraiture have changed over time, but, importantly, the changing face of Australia.

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