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Winner Archibald Prize 2026, Richard Lewer Iluwanti Ken, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 198 x 198 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter.
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Richard Lewer wins 2026 Archibald Prize with portrait of Iluwanti Ken

Melbourne-based Lewer has been awarded the prestigious Archibald Prize for his portrait of senior artist and ngangkari (traditional healer) Iluwanti…

Exhibitions

Montsalvat

Exhibition: This Land 2 | Shari Nye

Shari Nye’s abstract oil paintings grow from field observation and time in nature, translating specific landscapes into layered works that…

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Exhibitions

City of Greater Dandenong

Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler: Primary Succession

After rupture comes regeneration.

Commission

Brand X

Third Space Commission

A 6-month exhibition opportunity for artists with an existing large scale installation-ready artwork suitable for outdoor display in a privately…

Powerhouse Parramatta. Photo: Supplied.
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Powerhouse Parramatta set for late 2026 opening

The building is finished and work now begins on installing the first Powerhouse Parramatta exhibitions.

Expression of Interest

M16 Artspace

2027 Exhibition Callout

Applications are now open for M16 Artspace's 2027 exhibition program.

Khaled Sabsabi, conference of one's self, 2026, Australia Pavilion. Six people stand in a large, dark space, contemplating the installed artwork, which consists of a series of eight very large paintings placed together in an octagonal pattern; we can see three of the purple and green paintings, which are brightly lit by projections cast onto their surfaces.
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Khaled Sabsabi reveals details of two installations at Venice Biennale

Khaled Sabsabi has described his two installations at the Venice Biennale as 'one body with two limbs'.

Workshops

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre

Float and Flow - Watercolour Workshop with Christina Darras

A meditative watercolour workshop to relax, explore and create.

Atong Atem, Ego 2 (2019) from the Ego series (2019). A striking self-portrait of the Melbourne-based South Sudanese artist, in which her skin is painted blue, rows of small gold stars decorate her cheeks, and her lips are painted bright red.Her colourful headdress frame the image and also forms its backdrop.
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Atong Atem readies for her first major survey exhibition at NGV

Atong Atem's vibrant photographic practice will come into sharp focus in Melbourne this October.

Expression of Interest

City of Parramatta

Parramatta Lanes - Outdoor Performance, Art Installation and Inflatable Commission - EOI

City of Parramatta is seeking expressions of interest from artist and organisations for the presentation of installation and performance works…

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