Nicholas Harding
Encyclopedia
Nicholas Harding is an Australian artist
who won the Archibald Prize
in 2001 with a portrait of John Bell
as King Lear
. He also won the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Archibald
, with Bob's Daily Swim. He has been a finalist in the Archibald Prize for thirteen years in a row, from 1994 to 2006, and in 2009
and 2011
.
He was born in England and came to Australia in 1965. He was exhibited in the finalists for the Sulman Prize
in 1981,2003,2006 and the Wynne Prize
in 1994,1996,1998,2003.
He won the Dobell Prize
in 2001 with Eddy Avenue (3).
He was awarded a Centenary Medal
in 2003.
His painting Robert Drewe (in the swell) 2006 was a 2006 Archibald Prize finalist
and was purchased in 2010 by the National Portrait Gallery
in Canberra for its permanent collection.
His painting Beach life (pink zinc and figures) 2006 won the inaugural Kilgour Prize at the Newcastle Region Art Gallery in 2006.
Drawn to Paint a major 25 year survey exhibition of his work was held at the SH Ervin Gallery in 2010.
He has had 23 solo exhibitions since 1992 and has been included in over 100 group exhibitions since 1982.
He is represented by Rex Irwin Art Dealer in Sydney, Philip Bacon Galleries in Brisbane, Sophie Gannon Gallery in Melbourne and Hill Smith Gallery in Adelaide.
Artist
An artist is a person engaged in one or more of any of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art, practicing the arts and/or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only...
who won the Archibald Prize
Archibald Prize
The Archibald Prize is regarded as the most important portraiture prize in Australia. It was first awarded in 1921 after a bequest from J. F. Archibald, the editor of The Bulletin who died in 1919...
in 2001 with a portrait of John Bell
John Bell (actor)
John Anthony Bell, AO, OBE is an Australian actor and theatre director.Bell was born 1 November 1940 in the town of Maitland, New South Wales where he was educated at the Marist Brothers....
as King Lear
King Lear
King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological...
. He also won the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Archibald
Archibald Prize 2005 finalists
Below is a list of finalists for the 2005 Archibald Prize :*Bruce Armstrong - Self portrait*Rick Amor - Shane Maloney*Martin Ball - John Pule*John Beard - Hilarie Mais...
, with Bob's Daily Swim. He has been a finalist in the Archibald Prize for thirteen years in a row, from 1994 to 2006, and in 2009
Archibald Prize 2009 finalists
Below is a list of finalists for the 2009 Archibald Prize ;* Anthony Bennett - self-portrait in the bathroom discussing beauty, bukowski and brett whiteley with my ex, now a stripper, who likes to dress as wonder woman...
and 2011
Archibald Prize 2011 finalists
Below is a list of finalists for the 2011 Archibald Prize ;* Abdul Abdullah - Waleed Aly* Giles Alexander - Space or bust * Del Kathryn Barton - Mother ...
.
He was born in England and came to Australia in 1965. He was exhibited in the finalists for the Sulman Prize
Sulman Prize
The Sir John Sulman Prize is one of Australia's longest running art prizes, having been established in 1936.It is now held concurrently with the Archibald Prize, Australia's best known art prize, and also with the Wynne Prize, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales , Sydney.-Criteria:The Sir John...
in 1981,2003,2006 and the Wynne Prize
Wynne Prize
The Wynne Prize is an Australian landscape painting or figure sculpture art prize. One of Australia's longest running art prizes, it was established in 1897 from the bequest of Richard Wynne...
in 1994,1996,1998,2003.
He won the Dobell Prize
Dobell Prize
Dobell Prize for drawing, Australian art prize held by the Art Gallery of New South Wales the highest prize for drawing in Australia. The prize had previously been held in conjunction with the Archibald Prize, Sulman Prize, Wynne Prize, around the early part of the year, but was moved in 2003 to...
in 2001 with Eddy Avenue (3).
He was awarded a Centenary Medal
Centenary Medal
The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...
in 2003.
His painting Robert Drewe (in the swell) 2006 was a 2006 Archibald Prize finalist
Archibald Prize 2006 finalists
Below is a list of finalists for the 2006 Archibald Prize . Note that unlike in the previous year, the winner of the packing room prize for 2006 is not part of the finalists...
and was purchased in 2010 by the National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery (Australia)
The National Portrait Gallery of Australia is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians that are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest...
in Canberra for its permanent collection.
His painting Beach life (pink zinc and figures) 2006 won the inaugural Kilgour Prize at the Newcastle Region Art Gallery in 2006.
Drawn to Paint a major 25 year survey exhibition of his work was held at the SH Ervin Gallery in 2010.
He has had 23 solo exhibitions since 1992 and has been included in over 100 group exhibitions since 1982.
He is represented by Rex Irwin Art Dealer in Sydney, Philip Bacon Galleries in Brisbane, Sophie Gannon Gallery in Melbourne and Hill Smith Gallery in Adelaide.