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Brisbane Portrait Prize survives coronavirus and arts industry devastation – ABC News
Who says art is dead? Almost 700 artists entered this year’s Brisbane Portrait Prize, which opens at the Powerhouse today, including many finalists that drew in…
Brisbane’s answer to the Archibald Prize has survived despite a year that has devastated the arts industry, although the toll of the pandemic remains squarely in frame.
From a pool of almost 700 entries, 71 artworks have been selected for the Brisbane Portrait Prize.
David Hayes’s portrait of former Olympic swimmer Mark Stockwell was also selected.(Supplied: Brisbane Portrait Prize)
Many finalists, including Brisbane artist Pat Hoffie, have drawn inspiration from the health crisis.
“The iron…
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