4 November 2020
Caroline Zilinksy is celebrating her second major art prize win this year. She's just been announced as winner of the Evelyn Chapman Art Award with her painting Heiress to the Pied Piper, 2020. In May this year Caroline also won the preeminent portrait prize for women artists, the Portia Geach Memorial Award.
Eight Nanda\Hobbs artists selected as finalists in the 2020 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
16 September 2020
We are excited and extremely proud to announce that eight Nanda\Hobbs artists are finalists in the 2020 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes. Jun Chen, Jonathan Dalton, Blak Douglas, Kim Leutwyler, James Powditch and Dee Smart are Archibald finalists, Nicholas Blowers is a finalist in the Wynne Prize and Paul Ryan was selected in the Sulman Prize.
Mathew Lynn
19 August 2020
Join 16-time Archibald Prize finalist, Mathew Lynn, as he discusses his new body of work, his methodology and his passion for breaking down the elements in society that keep us apart.
Caroline Zilinsky wins the 2020 Portia Geach Memorial Award
14 August 2020
CONGRATULATIONS to Caroline Zilinsky - 2020 winner of Australia's most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists the Portia Geach Memorial Prize - for her portrait of dancer, "Anthea Pilko title Anthea May Or May Not".
Major public sculpture commission by James Rogers
22 June 2020
A monumental abstract, painted steel sculpture composed of 52 hand-cut, long, curved strips of steel by Walcha artist James Rogers has been installed at the junction of the New England and Gwydir Highways through Glen Innes.
Best of British
30 April 2020
Throughout history, humor has played a role in the darkest times. As the world collectively struggles with our current crisis, now is the perfect time moved and by art and enjoy a laugh. We are thrilled to offer this small collection of paintings and limited edition fine art prints by The Connor Brothers and Bambi...
Ben Smith commissioned by Nick Cave for major painting
6 April 2020
In 2019 Ben Smith was commissioned by UK based Australian musician, Nick Cave to paint his portrait for his exhibition: "Stranger Than Kindness". The painting was the cover for a feature story on Nick Cave in The Sydney Morning Herald's "Spectrum" magazine on 4-5 April.
"Autumn Trees" – A small collection of new works by Jun Chen
31 March 2020
Nanda\Hobbs is pleased to release four new works by acclaimed Australian artist, Jun Chen. The Autumn Tree paintings have all the vitality and viscosity that the artist is famous for.
Best Buys under $8K
24 March 2020
As it's becoming increasingly tricky to get out and about at the moment, we have been delving into the stockroom for interesting artworks that won't break the bank for your home collection—or indeed your brand new "home" office!
Important Message
18 March 2020
Given current circumstances, we have decided to open Chen Ping's exhibition Muse and Mountain online rather than the usual gallery opening. So—instead of joining us at 6 pm on Thursday 19 March—simply view the exhibition right here, right now!
JUST LAUNCHED...N\H Prints. Our website dedicated to limited edition prints
10 March 2020
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new website—nhprints.com.au—dedicated to beautiful, limited edition prints by some of the most celebrated and collectable artists in Australia and abroad.
Paul Ryan selected as a finalist in the 2019 Moran Portrait Prize
22 October 2019
Congratulations to Paul Ryan for his selection as a finalist in the 2019 Moran National Portrait Prize.
He was one of 30 finalists, selected from a pool of 139 semi-finalists.
Art prize accolades for Laura Matthews
13 September 2019
Artist Laura Matthews wins the Manning Regional Art Gallery's "Naked & Nude Art Prize" 2019
Gria Shead heads to Wales for The Sidney Nolan Trust international residency
2 July 2019
Gria Shead is about to embark on a residency programme in The Rodd estate on the English/Welsh border with the Sidney Nolan Trust where Nolan lived for the last ten years of his life. Gria was selected for the residency for her extensive work about Kate Kelly, sister of infamous bushranger Ned Kelly—one of the greatest inspirations throughout Nolan's career. Photo of The Rodd estate courtesy Alex Ramsay.
Review | James Drinkwater's survey exhibition at Newcastle Art Gallery
12 June 2019
James Drinkwater is the most recent Newcastle-based artist to be given an extensive survey exhibition by the Newcastle Art Gallery. This is a remarkable privilege for an artist still in his mid-30s, since such surveys normally document an evolving career over maybe 50 years of making and exhibiting art.
Congratulations to 2019 Archibald Finalists—Jun Chen, Luke Cornish, Jonathan Dalton and Paul Ryan
2 May 2019
Four Nanda\Hobbs artists have been selected for the 2019 Archibald Prize—Jun Chen, Luke Cornish, Jonathan Dalton, Paul Ryan with Jun Chen and Paul Ryan both doubling up. Jun Chen is also a Wynne Prize finalist and Paul Ryan is in the Sulman Prize.
Louis Pratt's success in sculpture prizes in NSW and Victoria
15 April 2019
Congratulations to Louis Pratt who has won two awards at Sculpture at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains. He has also been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award.
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