Life-size portrait of Aboriginal Elder wins Archibald Prize
Artist Richard Lewer has won the 2026 Archibald Prize with a life-size portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, Iluwanti Ken. Iluwanti Ken is a traditional healer and senior artist, and made the cut as a finalist for the 2026 Wynne Prize.
The Archibald-winning portrait is painted on a yellow ochre background, representing the light and heat of her traditional Country, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia. #ArchibaldPrize #art #NSWArtGallery #RichardLewer #IluwantiKen
