Overview

• Abdul Abdullah's portrait of artist Jason Phu, titled 'No Mountain High Enough,' was awarded the 2025 Packing Room Prize, worth $3,000.
• The prize, judged by Art Gallery of NSW staff, highlights visual impact and artistic merit and precedes the official Archibald Prize announcement on May 9.
• This year’s Archibald Prize saw 904 submissions, with 57 finalists selected; the Wynne and Sulman Prizes also attracted substantial entries with 52 and 30 finalists, respectively.
• The winning portrait was praised for its technical skill and its portrayal of Phu as a 'lone ranger' navigating contemporary social challenges.
• Finalists across the Archibald, Wynne, and Sulman Prizes will be on display at the Art Gallery of NSW from May 10 to August 17, 2025.