‘Everybody’s an artist now’:Wendy Whiteley on life,death and why she doesn’t paint

‘Everybody’s an artist now’:Wendy Whiteley on life,death and why she doesn’t paint

The 81-year-old artist muses on her marriage to the late Brett Whiteley,her much-loved public garden and being a feminist survivor.

  • byAshleigh Wilson

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Wendy Whiteley’s second gift:‘The time has come to give women a bit of attention’
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Wendy Whiteley’s second gift:‘The time has come to give women a bit of attention’

Wendy Whiteley has promised $500,000 to set up an endowment fund to assist women artists at her alma mater,the National Art School.

  • byLinda Morris
Wendy Whiteley:‘I want to be remembered with affection’
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Wendy Whiteley:‘I want to be remembered with affection’

Had Wendy Whiteley had “zillions” of grandchildren,the structure of her estate might have been very different.

  • byLinda Morris
‘This house needs a family again’:Wendy Whiteley’s extraordinary $100 million gift to NSW
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‘This house needs a family again’:Wendy Whiteley’s extraordinary $100 million gift to NSW

The Lavender Bay waterfront home is to be sold,not kept,under the terms of Wendy Whiteley’s promised bequest,with Whiteley saying the home needs a family to love it after she is gone.

  • byLinda Morris
From the Archives,1992:Artist’s death a shock,but no surprise

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.

  • byPeter Cochrane
From the Archives,1992:Brett Whiteley’s sudden death stuns art world

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.

  • byMichael Shmith andRebecca Lancashire
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Brett Whiteley’s lesser-known works on show in new exhibition

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.

  • byLinda Morris
Blue plaques chosen by public revealed – and there are surprises
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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.

  • byTim Barlass
The top 11 highest Australian art auctions in 2021

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.

  • byKerrie O'Brien
Archibald Prize:Sydney’s answer to the Melbourne Cup turns 100

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.

  • byHelen Pitt
The moments that defined Australian art in 2020
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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.

  • byJohn McDonald