Andrew Sayers b. 29 June 1957

  • Curator (Painter)
Andrew Sayers was one of the great curatorial communicators and enthusiasts for Australian art. His time at the National Gallery of Australia led to significant redefinitions of Australian art. As well as his own painting, which he kept private for many years, he is also remembered as inaugural Director of National Portrait Gallery of Australia.
Tags: Curator, painter
exhibited at
Archibald Prize
Place
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
Description

The Archibald Prize for portraiture was established at the Art Gallery of NSW in 1921 under the terms of the will of J.F, Archibald. It has proved to be more popular with the general public than the critics, and can be used to track approaches to both art and Society.
The prize is judged by the Trustees of the gallery

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Caricature, Portrait, social history
Website
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/art/prizes/archibald/