"Painted in a uniquely personal style, it also features Vincent himself, pointing to Adam as a great Australian.". Archibald Prize 2020 finalist Vincent Namatjira's 'Stand strong for who you are' acrylic on linen Source: Art Gallery NSW. Last week, Wongutha-Yamatji man Meyne Wyatt became the first Indigenous artist to win any of the prizes on offer in the history of the Archibald Prize, taking out the 2020 Archibald Packing Room Prize for his self-portrait Meyne.
READ MOREThe first Indigenous winner in the Archibald Prize's 99-year history has been announced. Vincent Namatjira has become the first Indigenous artist to win Australia’s Archibald Prize for portraiture, which comes with $100,000. “I am delighted that Vincent Namatjira has become the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize for his portrait of Adam Goodes," Art Gallery of NSW Director Michael Brand said. Meyne Wyatt with his self-portrait Meyne. Watch SBS World News live daily at 6:30pm on TV and on our app.
Vincent Namatjira, from Indulkana in South Australia’s far north APY Lands, has become the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize in its 99-year history, with a portrait of fellow Aboriginal footballer Adam Goodes. Vincent Namatjira, 37, claimed the annual Archibald Prize for a painting of himself and Adam Goodes, a champion Aboriginal Australian Rules footballer. Vincent Namatjira has won this year's Archibald Prize for his portrait of AFL champion Adam Goodes. The portrait, titled Stand strong for who are, depicts Mr Namatjiri alongside Mr Goodes, who he describes as "a proud Aboriginal man who stands strong for his people". “I’m so proud to be the winner of the Archibald Prize, and to be the first Aboriginal artist to win is really special. “We share some similar stories and experiences – of disconnection from culture, language and Country, and the constant pressures of being an Aboriginal man in this country. Will an Indigenous artist win the Archibald Prize for the first time in nearly 100 years. The first Indigenous winner in the Archibald Prize's 99-year history has been announced. Download our free app on the App Store or Google Play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts. Archibald Prize 2020 winner Vincent Namatjira Stand strong for who you are acrylic on linen. Please select the editions you would like to sign up to. Mr Namatjiri was announced winner of the $100,000 prize at the Art Gallery of NSW on Friday, becoming the first Indigenous artist to do so in its history.
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