Brett Whiteley Studio

"There’s nothing quite like seeing a great artist in the midst of their process. Unfortunately, legendary Australian artist Brett Whiteley passed away in 1992, so nobody will ever again see him work with a brush. But you can see the next best thing. The Art Gallery of NSW has maintained Brett’s studio (and home) in Surry Hills, and it’s now a museum and gallery dedicated to his life and work. But it’s also a document of his process, with the studio littered his unfinished paintings, art equipment and reference books. and the graffiti wall covered with quotes and images. So yes, seeing his art up close is great – but the real joy is examining the artefacts of creativity strewn about, giving you a chance to get forensic and deconstruct the genesis of the art on display. Artworks © Wendy Whiteley Photo: AGNSW" - For the People

"The final home and workplace of the late Australian artist Brett Whiteley is now a museum that holds rotating exhibits of Whiteley’s work shown on weekends as well as monthly events such as poetry readings and classical music performances. The upstairs is frozen in time: dipped brushes are ready to create their next masterpiece; reference books are opened to the last page Whiteley saw; vinyl records sit waiting to be played. All of this plus a wall of photos, graffiti, and quotes from contemporaries like Bob Dylan paints an intimate portrait of an artistic genius who died of a methadone overdose in 1992. Entrance and events are free, and you don’t need to book ahead. Just show up ready to be inspired."

"The final home and workplace of the late Australian artist Brett Whiteley is now a museum that holds rotating exhibits of Whiteley’s work shown on weekends as well as monthly events such as poetry readings and classical music performances. The upstairs is frozen in time: dipped brushes are ready to create their next masterpiece; reference books are opened to the last page Whiteley saw; vinyl records sit waiting to be played. All of this plus a wall of photos, graffiti, and quotes from contemporaries like Bob Dylan paints an intimate portrait of an artistic genius who died of a methadone overdose in 1992. Entrance and events are free, and you don’t need to book ahead. Just show up ready to be inspired."

"Brett Whiteley Studio, Surry Hills by For the People. There’s nothing quite like seeing a great artist in the midst of their process.Unfortunately, legendary Australian artist Brett Whiteley passed away in 1992, so nobody will ever again see him work with a brush. But you can see the next best thing.The Art Gallery of NSW has maintained Brett’s studio (and home) in Surry Hills, and it’s now a museum and gallery dedicated to his life and work. But it’s also a document of his process, with the studio littered his unfinished paintings, art equipment and reference books. and the graffiti wall covered with quotes and images.So yes, seeing his art up close is great – but the real joy is examining the artefacts of creativity strewn about, giving you a chance to get forensic and deconstruct the genesis of the art on display.Artworks © Wendy WhiteleyPhoto: AGNSW"

"For insight into one of Australia’s most talented contemporary artists, discover the home and studio of the late Brett Whiteley. Managed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, this intimate converted warehouse in Surry Hills packs an emotional punch. Whiteley bought the former T-shirt factory in 1985 and lived here from 1987 to 1992 before his untimely death from a drug overdose. It's one of Sydney’s best-kept (free-to-visit) secrets." - Sophie Davies