Ep 166: Julie Fragar wins the 2025 Archibald Prize

Watch an edited video version of this conversation on the YouTube channel here It’s one of the most thrilling days on the Australian art calendar—and this year, Julie Fragar has taken out the Archibald Prize with a captivating portrait of fellow artist and colleague Justene Williams. Her large scale portrait of Justene, appearing to float in space and surrounded by model figures and structures drawn from Justene’s creative universe, commands the viewer’s attention. Julie talks with me about the portrait and its elements, her approach to colour and her tips for a productive sitting. This episode also includes Julie’s moving acceptance speech. Also announced today: Jude Rae, winner of the Wynne Prize (and two-time podcast guest) Gene A’Hern, winner of the Sulman Prize (video interview coming soon!) Scroll down for images of the winning works Podcast listeners click here to see images of the works Julie Fragar’s website Julie Fragar on Instagram Ep 28: Jude Rae Ep 97: Jude Rae ‘424-428’ My chat with Sulman winner Gene A’Hern TWP on Instagram TWP on Facebook Maria Stoljar on LinkedIn Sign up to the TWP monthly newsletter Julie FragarFlagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) oil on canvas 240 x 180.4 cm Jude Rae Pre-dawn sky over Port Botany container terminal oil on linen 200 x 150.4 cm Gene A’Hern Sky painting oil and oil stick on board 240 x 240 cm  

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Ep 166: Julie Fragar wins the 2025 Archibald Prize is an episode from Talking with Painters by Maria Stoljar.

This episode is 14:53 long.

This episode was published on May 9, 2025.

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