The Australian's art critic Sebastian Smee chooses his favourite Archibald Prize finalists. He also managed to pick the eventual winner. Video: Christine Nestel

Archibald Prize picks

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Australian pop couple Lovers Electric perform their song 'Start Again' live at The Australian. Video: Christine Nestel

Lovers Electric-2

The Australian's music writer Iain Shedden talks to Australian pop couple Lovers Electric. Video: Christine Nestel

Lovers Electric-1

Robert Forster tells The Australian's Iain Shedden about making his first album since the death of his songwriting partner in the Go-Betweens, Grant McLennan. Video: Christine Nestel

Flying solo

The Australian's music writer Iain Shedden talks to American songwriting greats Jimmy Webb and Paul Williams. Video: Christine Nestel

Webb, Williams on song

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Archibald Prize picks

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