• Ben Quilty, 'The Alien, Cook’s Death, After Zoffany’, 2022, oil on linen, 202.0 x 625.0 cm
    19 October 2022

    Artists at 2022 Bangkok Art Biennale

    Congratulations to Ben Quilty, Sylia Kanytjupai Ken, Iluwanti Ken and Zaachariaha Fielding whose work is included in the 2022 Bangkok Biennale. Running for 4 months, the Bangkok Art Biennale spans across an array of arts and cultural venues and landmarks, creating an immersive experience for visitors to the city. This year’s edition is themed ‘CHAOS […]

  • 27 May 2021

    Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize finalists

    Congratulations to the following artists who have been announced as finalists in the 2021 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes. Natasha Bieniek (Archibald Prize) Keith Burt (Archibald Prize) Lucy Culliton (Archibald and Sulman Prize) Sylvia Kanytjupai Ken (Wynne Prize) Tjungkara Ken (Wynne Prize) William Mackinnon (Archibald and Wynne Prize) Guy Maestri (Wynne Prize) Robert Malherbe (Wynne […]

  • 19 March 2020

    Sylvia Kanyjupai Ken, Tjungkara Ken and Ken Sisters Collaborative

    Following on from the Gallery’s successful participation in the inaugural Art Basel Online Viewing Rooms we are proud to be showing an exhibition of new work by Tjala artists, Sylvia Kanytjupai Ken, Tjungkara Ken and the Ken Sisters Collaborative. This exhibition will be launched online on 21 April, with works available for viewing in the […]

  • 16 May 2019

    Sylvia Ken in the 2019 Hadley’s Art Prize

    Sylvia Ken has been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Hadley’s Art Prize with her work ‘Seven Sisters’. Sylvia Ken was also awarded the 2019 Wynne Prize to much acclaim. The winner of the 2019 Hadley’s Art Prize, will be announced on Friday 19 July at the exhibition opening at Hadley’s Orient Hotel. 2019 Hadley’s Art […]

  • 11 May 2019

    Sylvia Ken Awarded the Wynne Prize 2019

    Congratulations to Sylvia Ken, who has been awarded the Wynne Prize 2019 for her work, ‘Seven Sisters’. Ken paints at Tjala Arts, located in Amata Community in far north-west South Australia. She is a member of the Ken Sisters Collaborative, who previously won the Wynne Prize in 2016. Her work will also be featured in […]

  • 2 May 2019

    Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2019

    Congratulations to Natasha Bieniek, Robert Malherbe, Tjungkara Ken, Sylvia Ken and Leslie Rice who are finalists in this year’s prizes. Bieniek, Malherbe and Rice are seasoned entrants to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes. Bieniek, who won the Wynne Prize in 2015, has entered her work ‘Reflection’ and has her work ‘Waiting for Arden’ in the Archibald […]

  • 1 June 2018

    Tjala Arts – ‘Seven Sisters’ Exhibition

    Jan Murphy Gallery presents an exhibition featuring artworks from the acclaimed Tjala Arts centre in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. In a first for both organisations, the exhibition solely focuses on artists from Tjala Arts, providing a platform for their works in Queensland. Seven Sisters features new works by the Ken Sisters Collaborative (Tjungkara Ken, […]

  • 3 May 2018

    Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2018 Finalists

    Congratulations to all finalists in the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2018. Archibald Prize 2018 finalists include Jason Benjamin, William Mackinnon, Robert Malherbe and Guy Maestri. Wynne Prize 2018 finalists include Sylvia Ken, Fiona Lowry, William Mackinnon, Robert Malherbe and Yaritji Young. Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes Art Gallery of New South Wales 12 May […]