2019 Archibald Prize winner announced | Sky News Australia

Sydney artist Tony Costa has been awarded this year’s Archibald prize for his portrait of fellow artist Lindy Lee. Mr Costa collected the $100,000 prize money after placing as a finalist in the 2015, 2017 and 2018 competitions.

A number of records have been broken in this year’s Archibald price, including the highest number of female artists and subjects, as well as the most entries at 919. Mr Costa says, ‘You dream about having your work hung in the Archibald… I’m overwhelmed to say the least.’ The Archibald is exhibiting at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from Saturday until September 8 before taking a regional tour of New South Wales and Victoria.

You are joking? Artie types!!!!!

What a joke, such an ugly painting There's hope for anyone

How boring!

really once again money for mates...

That painting is garbage

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Art Gallery of NSW names Sydney artist as this year's Archibald winnerBreaking: Sydney artist Tony Costa has been named winner of this year's Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW for a portrait of Lindy Lee Not overly impressed The staff choice last week was far more deserving. And his Mum said ‘ follow your heart ‘ another great Mum !
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Art Gallery of NSW names Sydney artist as this year's Archibald winnerSydney artist Tony Costa has been named winner of this year's Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW for a portrait of Lindy Lee. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I'll never understand the judges' selection. Who are the judges? The Packer's pick for winner was far more deserving. It's time to bring in a new panel to judge the Archibald Prize.
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