Tony Costa takes the 2019 Archibald Prize, toppling the favourite
Tony Costa has won the 2019 Archibald Prize with a painting of artist Lindy Lee, the first time an Asian-Australian sitter wins in its 98-year history.
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Tony Costa has been announced winner of the 2019 Archibald Prize; photo ArtsHub
In a scramble of media, and onlooking gallery staff and trustees, Tony Costa has joined the alumni of Australia’s most high profile art prize.
He won the 2019 Archibald Prize with a portrait of former Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) Trustee Lindy Lee, who was not at the announcement having just installed a major artwork in New York’s Chinatown.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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