Richard Lewer Wins Archibald Prize for Portrait of Iluwanti Ken

Richard Lewer's powerful portrait of APY Pitjantjatjara elder Iluwanti Ken has been named this year's Archibald Prize winner, earning praise as an instant classic.

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Richard Lewer Wins Archibald Prize for Portrait of Iluwanti Ken

Artist Richard Lewer has been named the winner of this year's Archibald Prize. His winning entry is a portrait of Iluwanti Ken, an elder of the APY Pitjantjatjara. The artwork has been widely praised as an instant classic.[1][2][3][4]

The winning piece is described as a beautiful and powerful depiction of the respected elder. By capturing the presence of Iluwanti Ken, Lewer has created a portrait that observers are calling a winner that is truly right for the times.[1][2][3][4]

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