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Archibald prize 2026: portrait of Jewish leader after Bondi terror attack wins people’s choice award

theguardian.com · 12d

Archibald prize 2026: portrait of Jewish leader after Bondi terror attack wins people’s choice award

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Artist Michael Zavros says he was inspired by a deep respect for Alex Ryvchin’s leadership, as well as an uncanny likeness between the two men An artist’s portrayal of a Jewish leader produced just weeks after the Bondi massacre has won the Archibald people’s choice category. Michael Zavros won the $5,000 prize for his portrait of Alex Ryvchin, the co-head of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, who Zavros called an “unmistakably and unashamedly Jewish” leader. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

First report: Portrait of Alex Ryvchin wins Archie People's Choice abc.net.au, 12d

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  1. Emotional portrait wins people’s vote in Archibald Prize

    theage.com.au · 12d

  2. Emotional portrait of strength and sorrow gets people’s vote in Archibald Prize

    smh.com.au · 12d

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