Overview

• Julie Fragar’s portrait, 'Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene),' was selected unanimously from 904 entries and 57 finalists for the $100,000 Archibald Prize.
• This marks the 13th time a woman has won the Archibald Prize in its 104-year history, with women comprising over 70% of finalists across all categories in 2025.
• The Wynne Prize for landscape painting or sculpture was awarded to Jude Rae for her work 'Pre-dawn Sky over Port Botany Container Terminal,' earning her $50,000.
• Gene A’Hern secured the $40,000 Sulman Prize for his genre painting 'Sky Painting,' while Abdul Abdullah won the $3,000 Packing Room Prize for his portrait of Jason Phu.
• The finalists’ exhibition opens to the public at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on May 10, showcasing record participation and a focus on diverse artistic voices.