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The bad boy of Australian art, Whiteley (see Whiteley Studio) was a prodigious talent who won the trifecta of Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes twice in consecutive years. He died of a heroin overdose in 1992.

Considered Australia’s most esteemed living painter, Olsen was awarded the Order of Australia in 2001. Olsen has travelled widely in Australia and abroad, continuously mapping his travels with paintings.

Renowned for his landscape paintings, Rees also produced hundreds of drawings, many of which are in the collection of AGNSW. He began printmaking in his 80s, and continued to etch even while losing his sight.

Sydney’s first significant female artist, she was particularly interested in form and colour. She painted still lifes, landscapes and religious subjects.

Dupain recorded much of Australia’s architectural history through his art, both Colonial and Modern. However, it is for his wonderful iconoclastic 1937 photo, The Sunbaker , that he is most celebrated.

Olley has always concentrated on painting still lifes and interiors. In 1948 William Dobell won the Archibald for his portrait of Olley, which is in the AGNSW’s collection.

Preston’s art was highly influenced by Pacific Islander, Chinese and Japanese cultures. Recognizing the value of Aboriginal art, she was a key figure in the Australian Modernist movement.

Initially a playwright, he moved into social photography and documented Sydney’s blossoming gay community, bringing it from the underworld into the spotlight.

One of Australia’s most successful contemporary artists, Norrie works in multiple media. Her works are displayed in the collections of significant galleries such as the Guggenheim and the MCA (see Museum of Contemporary Art).

A former architect, he designed the roof of the Federation Pavilion in Centennial Park (see Federation Pavilion, Federation Pavilion). Interestingly, Tillers works on small canvas boards simply because they fit on his drawing board.