Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize opened to the public on Sat 15 Jul. Resulting from many years of research into more than 6000 works, Archie 100 unearths captivating stories and reflects on the changing face of our nation.
As the landmark exhibition officially opens, hear from the first to experience 100 years of Australia's most-loved portrait prize, right here on the Gold Coast.
Image above: Visitors in the Archie 100 exhibition at HOTA, Home of the Arts, featuring (left-right) Norman Carter Captain PG Taylor 1940, Winifred McCubbin Portrait of Vera Scantlebury Brown, OBE, MB, ChB (Melbourne) 1943, Alfreda Marcovitch Matron Muriel Doherty, RAAFNS 1948, Eric Wilson Matron MacIntosh 1942, Harold Abbott Patient awaiting plastic surgery (Private Mark O'Bryan) 1943 and Douglas Watson Despatch rider (Sergeant Rex Beggs) 1943, photo © Fullframe Photographics and Film #ArchibaldPrize @artgalleryofnsw
#In the media
‘A once in a lifetime opportunity in our own backyard. You’re sure to recognise a few of the famous faces on display.’
Nine Gold Coast
‘Gold Coast art enthusiasts will be able to see portraits from one of Australia's most prestigious art awards.’
Channel 7 Gold Coast
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the beauty, talent, and cultural significance of Australia’s most beloved portrait prize'
Ocean Road Magazine
Visitors in the Archie 100 exhibition at HOTA, Home of the Arts, featuring (left-right) Michael Kmit Self-portrait 1954, Judy Cassab Stanislaus Rapotec 1960, Maximilian Feuerring Self-portrait 1951, Norman Carter Captain PG Taylor 1940, Winifred McCubbin Portrait of Vera Scantlebury Brown, OBE, MB, ChB (Melbourne) 1943, Alfreda Marcovitch Matron Muriel Doherty, RAAFNS 1948 and Eric Wilson Matron MacIntosh 1942, photo © Fullframe Photographics and Film
Visitors in the Archie 100 exhibition at HOTA, Home of the Arts, featuring (left-right) Esther Paterson The yellow gloves 1938, A.M.E. Bale Portrait Miss Jo Sweatman 1922, Violet McInnes Miss Sybil Craig 1941, Abdul Abdullah I wanted to paint him as a mountain 2014, Edward Binder Peter Upward and friends 1977, Sally Ross The Huxleys 2018 and Wes Walters Molly 1983, photo © Fullframe Photographics and Film
Photography by Fullframe Photographics and Film
Visitors in the Archie 100 exhibition at HOTA, Home of the Arts, featuring (left-right) Dora Toovey Mr and Mrs Horace Keats in the 'Christopher Brennan Cycle' 1945, Albert Tucker Portrait of Max Dunn 1945, John Olsen Self-portrait Janus-faced 2005, Cherry Hood David Helfgott 2009 and Fiona Lowry Penelope Seidler 2014, photo © Fullframe Photographics and Film
#And from our visitors
'Just been there and loved it. The information is so interesting. I'll be going again with my daughters!'
Jeanette M
'Really wonderful exhibition. I need to go again.'
Patricia S
All the painting's are amazing but I really like Molly.'
Colin K
'Loved the exhibit. Didn't agree with all the winners. Go see for yourself.'
Maureen S
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