Archibald Prize 2020 finalist Vincent Namatjira's 'Stand strong for who you are' acrylic on linen Source: Art Gallery NSW. "We’ve also both got young daughters and don’t want them to have to go through those same experiences.". The first Indigenous winner in the Archibald Prize's 99-year history has been announced.
Meyne Wyatt with his self-portrait Meyne. Born in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) in 1983, Mr Namatjira lives in the community of Indulkana in the APY Lands in the north-west of South Australia and works at Iwantja Arts.
Mr Namatjira said he was inspired to reconnect with Mr Goodes after watching the 2019 documentary The Final Quarter, aired on SBS, which re-examined the final three years of his playing career. Vincent Namatjira has become the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize for his portrait of Adam Goodes. Vincent Namatjira has won this year's Archibald Prize for his portrait of AFL champion Adam Goodes. 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. 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. Meyne Wyatt with his self-portrait Meyne.SBS News.
Vincent Namatjira, 37, claimed the annual Archibald Prize for a painting of himself and Adam Goodes, a champion Aboriginal Australian Rules footballer. Artist Vincent Namatjira has won this year's Archibald Prize with a portrait of himself and Adam Goodes titled Stand Strong for Who You Are. READ MOREWill an Indigenous artist win the Archibald Prize for the first time in nearly 100 years?
“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. Mr Namatjira, from Western Arrernte, took out the award for his portrait Stand Strong for Who You Are … It’s an honour to be the first, but I also want to acknowledge all of the Indigenous finalists and Indigenous sitters for the Archibald this year and in past years.". Please select the editions you would like to sign up to. (Supplied: Iwantja Arts) 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". By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Namatjira was announced winner of …
Artist and Western Arrernte man Vincent Namatjira has won the 2020 Archibald Prize, for his portrait of Indigenous footballer and community leader Adam Goodes. Namatjira is the first Indigenous artist to … "I feel like this is a very important moment in Australian art. His painting was selected as one of 55 finalists, including artist Angus McDonald's portrait of refugee Behrouz Boochani and Wendy Sharpe's portrait of actor Magda Szubanski.
The portrait, titled Stand Strong For Who You 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. 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. Vincent Namatjira has become the first Indigenous artist to win Australia’s Archibald Prize for portraiture, which comes with $100,000. "It only took 99 years," he said in his acceptance speech. "Painted in a uniquely personal style, it also features Vincent himself, pointing to Adam as a great Australian.". Follow SBS News to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Catch up on SBS On Demand. Vincent Namatjira has become the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize with his portrait of Adam Goodes, called Stand Strong for Who You Are. Will an Indigenous artist win the Archibald Prize for the first time in nearly 100 years. Ask Amazon Alexa for the latest SBS News or listen to SBS Radio.
Archibald Prize 2020 winner Vincent Namatjira Stand strong for who you are acrylic on linen. The Sulman Prize was awarded to Marikit Santiago for her painting titled The Divine, while Wynne Prize won the Hubert Pareroultja for his painting, Tjoritja.