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'A visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, Brett Whiteley. Through archive, drama and visual effects, this raw and intimate film shows Whiteley’s driving passion to express himself through his art.' (Synopsis)
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[Review Essay] Whiteley
2017
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— Appears in: ABR : Arts 2017;'In 1980, Brett Whiteley completed his famous portrait of Patrick White, Patrick White at Centennial Park 1979–1980, disagreements over which caused a terminal rupture in the friendship between the two men. Of his intentions for the painting Whiteley said, ‘Could I make a vision of the feeling of his literature plus how he lived, and the complexity of him as a person, his humour, his bitchiness, his pronouncements?’' (Introduction)
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Wendy Whiteley on Art, Gentrification and Brett : 'I Felt a Bit Whiteleyed-out'
2017
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 9 May 2017; 'A visually splashy documentary on two-time Archibald winner Brett Whiteley works, says his wife, because it lets Brett speak for himself.'
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Wendy Whiteley on Art, Gentrification and Brett : 'I Felt a Bit Whiteleyed-out'
2017
single work
column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 9 May 2017; 'A visually splashy documentary on two-time Archibald winner Brett Whiteley works, says his wife, because it lets Brett speak for himself.' -
[Review Essay] Whiteley
2017
single work
— Appears in: ABR : Arts 2017;'In 1980, Brett Whiteley completed his famous portrait of Patrick White, Patrick White at Centennial Park 1979–1980, disagreements over which caused a terminal rupture in the friendship between the two men. Of his intentions for the painting Whiteley said, ‘Could I make a vision of the feeling of his literature plus how he lived, and the complexity of him as a person, his humour, his bitchiness, his pronouncements?’' (Introduction)