Brett Whiteley
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personAustralian, 1939–1992
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Selected Works12

White Sacred Baboon
White Sacred Baboon
1964
Sketch for Large Monkey Drawing
Sketch for Large Monkey Drawing
1964
Gauguin (also known as Portrait of Paul Gauguin on the Eve of His Attempted Suicide, Tahiti)
Gauguin (also known as Portrait of Paul Gauguin on the Eve of His Attempted Suicide, Tahiti)
1968
Preliminary Sketch for 1970 Sydney Exhibition
Preliminary Sketch for 1970 Sydney Exhibition
1970
Glass House Mountains, Queensland
Glass House Mountains, Queensland
1976
Towards Sculpture 5
Towards Sculpture 5
1977
(Nude)
(Nude)
1978
The Cat
The Cat
1980
The Sunrise, Japanese: Good Morning!
The Sunrise, Japanese: Good Morning!
1988
Northern Hopping Mouse
Northern Hopping Mouse
1992
Untitled
Untitled
(Erotic Encounter)
(Erotic Encounter)
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Market1,446 auction results

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$465 – $1.3M
68 of 455 results with prices (last 5 years)
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$104K
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$10.4K
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Mar 2023
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MenziesJohn Nicholson Fine Art AuctioneersBonhamsLawson-MenziesLeonard Joel
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Current Exhibitions0

No current exhibitions found.

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Upcoming1

Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley Chapters: 1970–79

Brett Whiteley

Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Jun 1, 2026

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Recent News8

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Inspiration awaits at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) has solidified its status as a premier global cultural destination following the completion of its Sydney M…
exhibitionsApr 9, 2026
Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection
Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a four-year, $48 million expansion that more than doubles its exhibition space. The upgraded f…
exhibitionsMar 7, 2026
‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show
The Newcastle Art Gallery (NAG) has officially reopened following a $48 million expansion, more than doubling its exhibition space to become the large…
exhibitionsFeb 26, 2026
Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display
The Newcastle Art Gallery in New South Wales is set to open its $48 million expansion this Saturday, concluding a turbulent development process that s…
exhibitionsFeb 25, 2026
Howard Arkley dominates list of year’s top art sales
Howard Arkley has overtaken Brett Whiteley as the top-selling Australian artist at auction in 2025, with his spray-painted depictions of Melbourne sub…
marketDec 10, 2025
How the wealth transfer from Boomers to their children will shake up the art market
The article examines how the transfer of wealth from Baby Boomers to younger generations is reshaping the Australian art market. As Boomers downsize o…
marketAug 23, 2025
Art galleries in Sydney: Here are 20 that should be on your radar
This article lists 20 art galleries in Sydney that are recommended for art enthusiasts. It highlights major institutions like the Art Gallery of New S…
localAug 6, 2025
Whiteley showcase reveals struggles with addiction and pursuit of beauty
A touring exhibition from the Brett Whiteley studio in New South Wales, titled *Inside The Studio*, has arrived at the Shepparton Art Museum in Victor…
exhibitionsJun 29, 2025
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Past Exhibitions7

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Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley Chapters 1959–69

Brett Whiteley

Aug 24, 2023 — Nov 22, 2023

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley: Eternity is Now

Brett Whiteley

Dec 3, 2022 — Mar 3, 2023

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley Printmaker

Brett Whiteley

By Private Appointment Only, 15-27 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Apr 3, 2021 — Jul 2, 2021

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley Feathers and Flight

Brett Whiteley

By Private Appointment Only, 15-27 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Jun 4, 2020 — Sep 2, 2020

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley Lavender Bay

Brett Whiteley

By Private Appointment Only, 15-27 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Oct 25, 2019 — Jan 23, 2020

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley pathways to figuration

Brett Whiteley

By Private Appointment Only, 15-27 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Mar 31, 2018 — Jun 29, 2018

Art Gallery of NSW

Brett Whiteley beach

Brett Whiteley

By Private Appointment Only, 15-27 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Nov 24, 2017 — Feb 22, 2018

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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley Chapters: 1970–79
Jun 1, 2026
newspaper
News
Inspiration awaits at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Apr 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection
Mar 7, 2026
newspaper
News
‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show
Feb 26, 2026
newspaper
News
Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display
Feb 25, 2026
newspaper
News
Howard Arkley dominates list of year’s top art sales
Dec 10, 2025
newspaper
News
How the wealth transfer from Boomers to their children will shake up the art market
Aug 23, 2025
newspaper
News
Art galleries in Sydney: Here are 20 that should be on your radar
Aug 6, 2025
newspaper
News
Whiteley showcase reveals struggles with addiction and pursuit of beauty
Jun 29, 2025
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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley Chapters 1959–69
Aug 24, 2023
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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley: Eternity is Now
Dec 3, 2022
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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley Printmaker
Apr 3, 2021
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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley Feathers and Flight
Jun 4, 2020
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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley Lavender Bay
Oct 25, 2019
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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley pathways to figuration
Mar 31, 2018
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Exhibition
Brett Whiteley beach
Nov 24, 2017
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Brett Whiteley dies
Jan 1, 1992
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birth
Brett Whiteley born
Jan 1, 1939