portrait of the late Heath Ledger wins top award.

The picture, painted by Heath's friend Vincent Fantauzzo, scooped the
people's choice award at Australia's Archibald Prize exhibition.
The accolade is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the Australian
art world, and over 32,000 people decide who will win.
The portrait 'Heath' was painted at the Australian actor's family home in
Perth in December - just weeks before his tragic death from an accidental
prescription drugs overdose.
Vincent refused to sell the painting, and after consulting with Heath's
family it will now be donated to the New South Wales Gallery in Sydney.
The painting features three images of Heath - a bare-chested representation
of the 'Brokeback Mountain' star looking straight ahead, with two other
'Heaths' whispering in his ears.
Describing the painting, Vincent said: "I wanted it to be dealing with self,
your own consciousness and your thoughts."

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