
Mitch Cairns
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Mitch Cairns is an Australian artist known for his abstract portraiture and innovative use of color and form. He gained national recognition after winning the 2017 Archibald Prize for his portrait of his wife, artist Agatha Gothe-Snape. Following his win, Cairns has continued to produce significant works and exhibit prominently, including recent shows at the Art Gallery of NSW. His latest exhibition, 'Restless Legs,' features a diverse range of abstract paintings and text-based works, showcasing his unique perspective on contemporary art.
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Mitch Cairns (2017) painted fellow artist Stephen Ralph.
Jason Phu portrait by Abdul Abdullah wins Packing Room PrizeThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-05-01
Mitch Cairns won the Archibald Prize in 2017 with an abstract portrait of his wife.
John Olsen called this artist’s Archibald win the worst decision he’d seen. But it didn’t stop himThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-03-31















