The portrait

Archibald Prize 2024 finalist, Marcus Wills ‘Callum’ © the artist

Bridging Ballet and Fine Art

For the 2024 Archibald Prize, artist Marcus Wills, winner of the 2006 prize, painted Callum Linnane, Principal Artist of The Australian Ballet.

As proud sponsors of both the Art Gallery of New South Wales and The Australian Ballet, we spoke with Marcus and Callum about the experience.

Their conversation offers a unique insight into the world of arts and the passion that drives it.

Thank you to Marcus and Callum, who embody our values: human, bold and outstanding. 
 

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For the 2024 Archibald Prize, artist Marcus Wills, winner of the 2006 prize, painted Callum Linnane, Principal Artist of The Australian Ballet.

Bridging Ballet and Fine Art

Behind the canvas

Discover the story behind the portrait in our exclusive video. Hear from Callum and Marcus as they share their experiences of the creative process, the challenges they faced, and the excitement of being selected as a finalist for the Archibald Prize.

The portrait

Archibald Prize 2024 finalist, Marcus Wills ‘Callum’ © the artist