The changing face of the Archibald: 1921-2015

Updated for 2015, see how Australia's most famous art prize has evolved over the past century. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Vd-oAdAbQ

 Read more here: http://ab.co/1Meb5Hq

The effect of ~45 different drugs on creative output?

Don't try THIS at home - or anywhere!

"...artist Bryan Lewis Saunders pushed himself to the limit when he decided to take a different drug every day for a few weeks. Not only was he not sober, but he also drew a self-portrait of himself while under the influence of these drugs each day..."

I'd rather paint completely sober, myself!

First portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge - video!

First portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge - video of the artist with portrait!

500 Years of Female Portraits

Watch the progress of 500 Years of Female Portraits in the Western World's Art:

This is so mesmerising. I kept recognising women I know: family, friends, acquaintances, famous women.

I found this video on All for Women, which I found via The Australian Index, which explores Australian blogs.