Brett Whiteley
From the Archives, 1992: Artist’s death a shock, but no surprise
30 years ago, Brett Whiteley - one of Australia’s most brilliant, controversial artists - died in a Thirroul Beach motel room, aged 53.
- by Peter Cochrane
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From the Archives, 1992: Brett Whiteley’s sudden death stuns art world
30 years ago, Australian artist, Brett Whiteley died aged 53. His death brought to an abrupt end one of the most colourful and lucrative careers in Australian art history.
- by Michael Shmith and Rebecca Lancashire
Brett Whiteley’s lesser-known works on show in new exhibition
A new exhibition has brought together more than 40 ceramic objects showcasing the little-known talents of the celebrated Australian artist.
- by Linda Morris
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Heritage
Blue plaques chosen by public revealed – and there are surprises
Seventeen sites have been selected by the public of NSW to celebrate the lives of artists, pioneers, activists and aviators.
- by Tim Barlass
The top 11 highest Australian art auctions in 2021
Arthur Streeton works dominated this year’s top art sales, claiming four of the highest prices including a $3 million record.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Archibald Prize: Sydney’s answer to the Melbourne Cup turns 100
It’s the portrait prize that stops the nation. Behind the scenes and inside the controversies of an art award so popular that you can bet on it.
- by Helen Pitt
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Visual art
The moments that defined Australian art in 2020
From record-setting auctions to the Archibald Prize, art critic John McDonald paints a portrait of the year that was.
- by John McDonald
Brett Whiteley painting smashes Australian art auction record
Price estimates for Henri's Armchair, from the artist's iconic Lavender Bay series, had ranged from $5 million to $7 million.
- by Linda Morris
Brett Whiteley painting set to break Australian art auction records
Henri's Armchair is set to go under the hammer tonight for robust estimates of between $5 and $7 million.
- by Linda Morris
Who needs Paris when you've got Kangaroo Valley?
Things are a little different for this year's winners of the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Prize.
- by Linda Morris
Mammoth work gives a full picture of Brett Whiteley
For eight years, art historian and author Kathie Sutherland has been obsessed by an epic piece of detective work.
- by Steve Meacham