Portrait of Hamlet actor named Packing Room Prize winner
Sean Layh's portrait of actor Jacob Collins portraying Hamlet has won the 2026 Packing Room Prize, a precursor to the Archibald Prize. The artwork was inspired by Layh's attendance at a small production of Hamlet, where he painted Collins during a live performance. The Packing Room Prize, judged by gallery staff, recognizes visual impact and artistic merit among the Archibald finalists.
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