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9 October 2026

Fiona O'Byrne wins 2026 Lester Prize with painting of daughter

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Fiona O'Byrne wins 2026 Lester Prize with painting of daughter

The Melbourne-based artist, who has been painting her children for more than a decade, has won $50,000 for the artwork.

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