Archibald prize 2025: Julie Fragar wins for portrait of artist Justene Williams

<p>Decision announced at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, where all finalists will be exhibited to the public from Saturday</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2025/may/01/archibald-prize-2025-finalists-nicole-kidman-aaron-chen-jackie-o-and-others-in-pictures">Archibald prize 2025 finalists: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Chen, Jackie O and others – in pictures</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/newsletters/2019/oct/18/saved-for-later-sign-up-for-guardian-australias-culture-and-lifestyle-email?CMP=cvau_sfl">Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email</a></li></ul><p>Julie Fragar has won the 2025 Archibald prize for her portrait of her fellow artist Justene Williams.</p><p>Announced as the winner of the $100,000 prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Friday, Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) was selected unanimously by the judges from 904 entries and 57 finalists.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/newsletters/2019/oct/18/saved-for-later-sign-up-for-guardian-australias-culture-and-lifestyle-email?CMP=copyembed">Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning</a></strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/may/09/archibald-prize-2025-julie-fragar-wins-for-portrait-of-artist-justene-williams">Continue reading...</a>