Finding the Archibald

2021•1h

As the Archibald celebrates its centenary with an ambitious exhibition; art lover and acclaimed actor Rachel Griffiths embarks on a cultural romp through our most coveted and controversial arts prize.

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Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2021

1. Face of the Nation

Rachel Griffiths embarks on her hunt through 100 years of Archibald history to find one portrait that captures the changing face of the nation while curator Natalie Wilson begins her quest to find 100 portraits for the Art Gallery of NSW's centenary exhibition.

2. Unsung Heroes

Rachel meets female artists, sitters and curators, and has her portrait painted for the 2021 prize. Meanwhile, Natalie's still searching for artworks for her show, including a 1980s epic of Molly Meldrum.

3. Brave New Faces

It's the biggest day in the centenary of the Archibald: Natalie opens her Archie 100 exhibition, the judges announce the winner of the 2021 Archibald and Rachel makes her big reveal; she's finally found her Archibald.

Cast

Rachel Griffiths

Self - Presenter

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