Portrait of a nation: the Archibald at 100
- Author
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Published
- Wed 09 Jun 2021
- Episode Link
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-art-show/archibald-prize-turns-100-blanche-tilden/13378760
Australia's Archibald portrait prize has been running for 100 years and remains wildly popular with punters, with its spats and controversies often more memorable than its artworks. What lies behind its appeal, and with a history of portraying and awarding a narrow range of distinguished Australians — what does it really say about us?
Plus, meet the contemporary jeweller whose necklaces and rings tell stories of industry, social history and even architecture.
