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Hamlet-inspired portrait wins Packing Room Prize

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Self-taught Melbourne artist Sean Layh has been named the winner of this year's Archibald Packing Room Prize. Since 1991, the $3,000 accolade has been chosen by staff at the Art Gallery of New South Wales who unpack and handle the exhibition's artwork.
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