A massive congratulations to the five Bluethumb artists who have been selected as Archibald finalists this year - Kim Leutwyler, Paul Newton, Kirthana Selvaraj, Sally Ryan and Jaq Grantford. This is a remarkable achievement and we couldn't be more proud of their success.⁠ This year's Archibald Prize finalist selection holds a special significance as it marks the first time ever that there are more women than men in the finalist lineup. This is a wonderful milestone for gender representation in the art world, and we celebrate this progressive step towards equality.⁠ We commend all the artists who participated in the Archibald Prize for their dedication, passion, and commitment to their craft. Each of you has contributed to the vibrancy and diversity of the artistic landscape.⁠ Join us in congratulating these incredible Bluethumb artists by browsing this curation of their available works.

Curated by Christina McDonald