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Archibald prize 2025: Jason Phu portrait by Abdul Abdullah wins packing room prize
The Guardian 01/05/2025Phu, also a 2025 Archibald finalist, was painted by his good friend Abdullah, who has won category judged by the Art Gallery of New South Wales staff each year.
2024
‘It Shouldn’t Be a Bucket List Place’: These People Went to Antarctica. They Hope You Don’t
The Guardian 08/08/2024As Antarctic tourism grows, so does the environmental impact. Now scientists and artists who work on the continent hope to encourage us to admire from afar
Three Things with Ken Done: ‘I Bought a Very Large Fred Williams Painting – But I Sold It, Which Was Stupid’
The Guardian 04/08/2024In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the Australian artist tells us about a sorely missed artwork – and his fiercest four-legged critic.
2023
‘Everyone Has a Story About Hotel Hollywood’: Art Show Invites Sydney Upstairs at Iconic Pub
The Guardian 15/09/2023The beloved art deco pub in Surry Hills has opened the untouched apartment above to showcase work from more than 100 artists – and offer a rare glimpse into old Sydney
How Kitsch Became Cool: Australiana Exhibition Celebrates Dame Edna, Ken Done and Melted Ice-Creams
The Guardian 17/03/2023 Australiana brings together Jenny Kee, ‘bling bling faboriginal’ gowns and Rennie Ellis photos to explore how the genre can navigate colonialism and nationalism
2022
From Ken Done to a Melted Bubble O’Bill, Ambitious Exhibition Asks What Defines Australian Art
Sydney Morning Herald 18/10/2022In 2023, Bendigo Art Gallery will open an ambitious exhibition, Australiana: Designing a Nation.
‘Art Should Give You Pleasure’: Inside the Colourful World of Ken Done
Sydney Morning Herald 08/10/2022Ken Done and I are sitting by the window watching people trickle into the exhibition space.
Art Gallery of NSW: Adrián Villar Rojas to Take over WWII Bunker as Sydney Modern Unveiled
The Guardian 21/09/2022 The acclaimed Argentinian sculptor’s immersive installation will headline the gallery’s $344m expansion, which opens in December.
‘Crack a Smile’: Ken Done and Rosie Deacon Bring Popping Colour to Ben Quilty’s New Regional Gallery
The Guardian 12/08/2022 Built in a heritage-listed dairy on the outskirts of Bowral in NSW, Ngununggula has unveiled its latest eye-catching show.
‘I Hope to Be Better Still’: Why Legendary Artist Ken Done Is Painting over His Old Pictures
Sydney Morning Herald 19/05/2022For Ken Done, the passion for painting still burns bright, but equally strong is his desire to make the most of all of his work.