Archibald prize 2026: Jacob Collins portrait wins the Packing Room prize as finalists revealed
Painting by self-taught artist was chosen by Art Gallery of NSW staff who hang finalists for exhibition, ahead of main prize announcement on 8 May
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Sean Layh’s portrait of Jacob Collins has won the Packing Room prize, ahead of the Archibald prize’s main announcement on Friday next week. Photograph: Jenni CarterView image in fullscreenSean Layh’s portrait of Jacob Collins has won the Packing Room prize, ahead of the Archibald prize’s main announcement on Friday next week. Photograph: Jenni CarterArchibald prize 2026Archibald prize 2026: Jacob Collins portrait wins the Packing Room prize as finalists revealedPainting by self-taught artist was chosen by Art Gallery of NSW staff who hang finalists for exhibition, ahead of main prize announcement on 8 May Archibald prize 2026 finalists: Virginia Trioli, Jan Fran, Ahmed al-Ahmed and more – in pictures Ima CaldwellWed 29 Apr 2026 21.21 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 23.35…
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