Photos from the artists preview with special guests in the Archibald gallery, before the exhibition was later opened upstairs by Gladys Berejiklian, Art Gallery of New South Wales.
With the New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian
With Carla Zampatti
With Roslyn Oxley
With fellow finalist Del Kathryn Barton and Chris Plater
With Faith Agugu
With Archibald Prize Winner Yvette Coppersmith
Gladys Berejiklian opening the exhibition, with AGNSW Director Michael Brand