Podcast appearances and mentions of Brett Whiteley

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Ashleigh Wilson chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies me about his choices while crafting Brett Whiteley: Art, Life and the Other Thing, his acclaimed biography of Brett Whiteley, one of Australia's most iconic artists.   Here's what you'll discover in this episode: The meaning of The Other Thing in the biography's title Ashleigh's surprise discoveries and how they shaped the narrative How Ashleigh verified the many colourful anecdotes about Brett Whiteley How he reconciled the layers of myth surrounding Whiteley's art and life Why he structured Whiteley's biography chronologically How Whiteley's mercurial character drove the plot How Ashleigh portrayed Whiteley's complex relationship with Australia and his desire to be recognised on the international stage How Ashleigh balanced Whiteley's public persona and human story Ashleigh's ethical decisions when revealing Whiteley's mental health issues and addictions The literary devices Ashleigh employed to balance academic rigour with crafting a captivating and propulsive narrative The extent to which Ashleigh believes he got to the truth of his biographical subject.

Join George and Amy for an inspiring conversation with Tania Chanter, one of Bluethumb's top-selling artists, and her partner Michael. From Tania's first artwork inspired by Bob Ross (only 6 years ago!) to becoming a celebrated impressionist landscape artist with over 800 works sold, their journey is a testament to passion and creativity. Step inside their serene Yarra Valley studio as they share stories about their personal art collection, love for bold, botanical pieces, and the creative process that drives their thriving art practice. Tania discusses her influences—from Brett Whiteley to Fred Williams—and her passion for large-scale canvases, while Michael highlights the unpredictable beauty of Raku pottery and their shared love for artistic exploration. This episode is a treasure trove of artistic insights, reflections on resilience, and the courage to embrace opportunities. Whether you're an artist, collector or simply love art, you'll leave inspired by their journey and the evolving world of contemporary creativity.

In this episode, Tony and Cam discuss recent commodity declines and a gold price surge and what it all means, as well as recent Brettalator issues and portfolio updates. Tony reads from 'What Works on Wall Street' talking about how value investing sustains through market bubbles. The 'Pulled Pork' segment features Cash Converters, analysing its business model, regulatory impact and growth potential. a big punt In After Hours, they also discuss low-budget films, William Shatner's intense role in 'The Intruder,' and Nick Cave's new album 'Wild God.' The conversation shifts to Allan Lichtman's election predictions, Lachlan Murdoch, and a Brett Whiteley art exhibition.

Nascosto nella splendida baia di Lavender a Sydney, il Wendy's Secret Garden ha visto la luce grazie al lavoro instancabile di Wendy Whiteley, vedova di Brett Whiteley, uno degli artisti contemporanei più famosi d'Australia, scomparso prematuramente nel 1992.

Newell Harry is one of those people that finds the connections, the invisible networks and chance encounters - that link us all. In his exhibition Esperanto Newell makes use of found objects and sourced materials alongside his own original artworks. The story it weaves is full of cross-cultural connections --from South Africa, where his family fled Apartheid, to Oceania. But also driven by moments of serendipity and linguistic twists and turns.My Thing is... the colour wheel. Jim Moginie is best known for being the guitarist and songwriter of Midnight Oil, but his electric guitar opus The Colour Wheel is an epic composition inspired by colour itself, and is experienced alongside an immersive, colourful light projection.  The new ABC iview doco The Whiteley Art Scandal tells the riveting story of one of the biggest art fraud cases in Australian history.  In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial. Producer Ivan O'Mahoney speaks with Daniel.Newell Harry is one of those people that finds the connections, the invisible networks and chance encounters - that link us all. In his exhibition Esperanto Newell makes use of found objects and sourced materials alongside his own original artworks. The story it weaves is full of cross-cultural connections --from South Africa, where his family fled Apartheid, to Oceania. But also driven by moments of serendipity and linguistic twists and turns.My Thing is... the colour wheel. Jim Moginie is best known for being the guitarist and songwriter of Midnight Oil, but his electric guitar opus The Colour Wheel is an epic composition inspired by colour itself, and is experienced alongside an immersive, colourful light projection.  The new ABC iview doco The Whiteley Art Scandal tells the riveting story of one of the biggest art fraud cases in Australian history.  In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial. Producer Ivan O'Mahoney speaks with Daniel.Newell Harry is one of those people that finds the connections, the invisible networks and chance encounters - that link us all. In his exhibition Esperanto Newell makes use of found objects and sourced materials alongside his own original artworks. The story it weaves is full of cross-cultural connections --from South Africa, where his family fled Apartheid, to Oceania. But also driven by moments of serendipity and linguistic twists and turns.My Thing is... the colour wheel. Jim Moginie is best known for being the guitarist and songwriter of Midnight Oil, but his electric guitar opus The Colour Wheel is an epic composition inspired by colour itself, and is experienced alongside an immersive, colourful light projection.  The new ABC iview doco The Whiteley Art Scandal tells the riveting story of one of the biggest art fraud cases in Australian history.  In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial. Producer Ivan O'Mahoney speaks with Daniel.

In this episode, we reflect on the journey we've been on together, from the tales of Tasmanian adventures that transport us to the edge of the globe, to the piercing insights into life's twists and turns. We explore how life's chapters unfold, from getting inked with Gerald the majestic bald eagle, a symbol of equilibrium and transformation, to exploring the creative sanctum of Brett Whiteley's studio and feeling the pulse of his art. As we stand on the brink of a new chapter, we're reminded that life is indeed a whirlwind of spontaneity, choice, and adaptation. The call of distant horizons beckons, and while uncertainty may be the only constant, we're embracing the Taoist wisdom of living in harmony with the natural flow of life. We invite you to join us on this journey, as we continue to chase sunrises, savor flavors, and embrace the connections that color our lives. Together, we can paint our days with the brushstrokes of adventure and joy.

As one of Australia's most acclaimed photographers, Robyn Stacey has exhibited widely in Australia and internationally since the mid–1980s. Her fascination for photography lies in its technical and aesthetic capacity to connect science, art history and culture. She develops series of works, often exploring an idea or subject over many years, inspired by B-grade films, historical botanical and decorative collections, art history and science. From sumptuous still lifes to pinhole camera contemporary scenes to images of just light and colour, her work is endlessly surprising, reflecting her technical expertise and genuine curiosity to create a rich and wonderful photograph.  You'll find all the images and more information on Robyn's website and the galleries which represent her: In Sydney, Darren Knight Gallery  In Brisbane, Jan Manton Gallery  In the USA, PDNB Gallery  Image credits: Portrait of Robyn by Daniel Boud Robyn Stacey, The void is a visual place from the series Just Light, 2021-2022. 125 x 120cm Photographic metallic paper. Robyn Stacey, Wendy and Brett Whiteley's Library Lavender Bay, from the series Dark Wonder, 2016. Type C print, 110x159cm Find more conversations about art on our Instagram @FineArtFiona. Thank you to Producer: Simon Grant Verb Syndicate; Editor: Mitchell Jones; Graphic Designer: Max Pasalic.

Chair: Katrina Strickland Wendy Whiteley has long been responsible for Brett Whiteley's legacy, but she is also an artist in her own right and an important figure in the Australian art world. How does the role of 'keeper of the flame' impact on the inheritor of that task? Should we separate Brett Whiteley and his behavior from his art? Ashleigh Wilson talks about his year-long conversation with Wendy Whiteley and what he discovered about one of our most iconic 'brothers of the brush'. Event details: Thu 09 Mar, 3:45pm on the West Stage

A great interview has range and depth, humour and pathos, and who better to deliver that than Wendy Whiteley, former wife of the late artist Brett Whiteley and creator of Wendy's Secret Garden in Sydney's Lavender Bay, in discussion with her friend, journalist Ashleigh Wilson, who has just written a book – A year with Wendy: Conversations about Art – to be released next week by Text Publishing.In this episode, Whiteley opens up about everything from the way great women are hidden within our histories (including her own), to the “sex, drugs and rock'n'roll" of 1960s London and New York, to the rubbish dump out the front of her home in Lavender Bay that she turned into a heritage-listed garden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's difficult to describe the work of James Drinkwater, he really is indefinable. His confidence and talent shine in his work, bold and edgy, full of energy and texture. James was always destined to be an artist as we discovered in our chat, an aunt providing the nurturing and example to become an artist alongside a close and loving family. He won the Brett Whiteley scholarship in 2014, propelling him further into a dynamic career. He is represented by two major galleries, Nanda Hobbs, Sydney, and Nicholas Thompson, Melbourne. 'James Drinkwater studied at the National Art School, Sydney (2001) and has held solo exhibitions since 2004 in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, and internationally in London and Singapore. A survey exhibition The sea calls me by name was held at Newcastle Art Gallery in 2019.James Drinkwater's work has been included in group exhibitions throughout Australia and internationally in Berlin, Leipzig, and London. He has been awarded the Brett Whiteley Travelling Scholarship (2014), the John Olsen National Art School Life Drawing Prize (2002) and has been a finalist in the Wynne Prize, Sulman Prize, John Glover Art Prize, Paddington Art Prize, Doug Moran Portrait Prize, Dobell Drawing Prize, and the Salon de Refuses.James Drinkwater has undertaken international residencies in Germany, Kenya, Paris, and Tahiti. His work is held in the collections of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Artbank, and several significant regional and tertiary collections.'He has recently embarked on a new project creating a ballet inspired by William Dobell's, ‘Storm approaching Wangi', to be performed at Lake Macquarie's MAP Mima in November. We cant wait to see it!  .He also has an exhibition coming up at Nicholas Thompon in Melbourne coming up - 27 JUL TO 13 AUG.Thanks to James for having us and Ben Adams for the Photos! 

Margherita Zanoletti"My people. La mia gente"Oodgeroo NoonuccalEdizioni Mimesishttps://www.mimesisedizioni.it/La raccolta poetica My People (1970) di Oodgeroo Noonuccal, oggi considerata un “classico” della letteratura postcoloniale, è qui tradotta in italiano per la prima volta. Questa antologia dà voce al popolo aborigeno australiano, marginalizzato, decimato e sfrattato dalla sua stessa terra con l'arrivo dei colonizzatori. La poesia di Oodgeroo recupera e riscrive le tradizioni orali e culturali aborigene, rivendicando nel contempo i diritti negati dalle politiche governative. Oodgeroo è la prima poetessa aborigena della storia. Il suo iter letterario ha inizio a metà degli anni Sessanta con la raccolta d'esordio We Are Going, pubblicata col nome anglosassone Kath Walker e poi confluita in My People. Oltre alla traduzione italiana integrale, questa edizione a cura di Margherita Zanoletti offre un'introduzione contestuale e testuale e un testo inedito in italiano della scrittrice indigena Alexis Wright.Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1920-1993) è una figura chiave della storia culturale e politica, australiana ma non solo, del secondo Novecento. Scrittrice, artista, educatrice e attivista politica, prima voce nera a pubblicare poesia in Australia e prima donna poeta, figura carismatica per la sua comunità, Oodgeroo è l'autrice delle raccolte We Are Going (1964), The Dawn Is At Hand (1966), My People (1970) e della collezione di racconti Stradbroke Dreamtime (1972).Margherita ZanolettiHa conseguito un PhD in Translation Studies presso la University of Sydney, occupandosi del rapporto tra parola e immagine e di studi interculturali. Per prima ha tradotto in italiano gli scritti del pittore australiano Brett Whiteley, poesie di autori aborigeni e testi di Oodgeroo. Ha curato: Oodgeroo Noonuccal, My People. La mia gente (2021).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

In 2010 Sam Leach won the Archibald and Wynne Prizes, two of Australia's most famous awards for portraiture and landscape painting, becoming only the third person in the prizes' history to win both in the same year. The two artists to achieve this rare distinction before him were 20th century greats Sir William Dobell and Brett Whiteley. I remember seeing those two small paintings hanging in the Art Gallery of NSW and being struck by their beauty and exquisite detail. The debate surrounding his Wynne Prize painting that year, which caused a small media storm, is something we dive into in this episode. I've been intrigued by Sam's work ever since then. His art delves into the areas of science and nature, and in more recent years, he's used Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to initiate his paintings. It was fascinating to hear him talk about this approach. With a distinctly surrealist feel, Sam's work also reveals his continued interest in the Dutch masters of the 17th century which began in his early career. In his current show at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, moody utopian landscapes team up with incongruous elements such as huge 'bubbles' and globular and tubular forms often hinting at or including a human presence. Other works depict animals, particularly polar bears, created from machine learning. These paintings, and the rather comical-looking Polar Bear Detector devised by Sam (where you can test how closely you resemble a polar bear) encourage us to see ourselves and the creatures with which we share the planet from a new perspective. The exhibition, with the unsettling title  ‘Everything Will Probably Be Fine', continues until 16 July 2022. Sam has exhibited in 30 solo shows nationally and across the globe, has won several other awards apart from the Archibald and Wynne, and his work is held by many private and public collections including Australia's National Portrait Gallery. A short video of Sam talking about his work will be uploaded to the Talking with Painters YouTube channel in the coming weeks. Scroll down for images of the works we discuss in this episode. Press play to hear our conversation and scroll down for images of the works we talk about in this episode. Above feature photo supplied by the artist Current shows 'Everything is going to be fine', solo show, Sullivan + Strumpf, Sydney, until 16 July 2022'Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes Exhibition', Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney, until 28 August Links Sam Leach (website)Sam Leach (Instagram)Sam Leach at Sullivan+StrumpfSam Leach talks with Professor Kate Crawford (Sullivan+Strumpf magazine article)Professor Mandyam Svrinivasan talks about his work and his portrait by Sam Leach in the National Portrait Gallery (National Portrait Gallery video) 'Machine-assisted memory of Harewood Farm, Meadows', 2022oil on linen, 51 x 51 cmFinalist Wynne Prize 2022, Art Gallery of NSWImage: AGNSW website 'Tim Minchin', 2010oil and resin on wood, 60 x 38 cmWinner of the Archibald Prize 2010Images: AGNSW website 'Proposal for landscaped cosmos', 2010 oil and resin on wood, 32.2 x 29.9 cmWinner of the Wynne Prize 2010, Art Gallery of NSW Images: AGNSW website 'Large Bubble', 2022oi on linen, 240 x 175cmImage courtesy the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf 'Polar Bear With Optimised Bananas', 2022oil on linen, 51 x 51cmImage courtesy the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf 'Polar Bear Detection I', 2022 oil on linen, 51 x 51 cmImage courtesy the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf 'Professor Mandyam Srinivasan', 2014oil and resin on plywood (frame: 65.5 cm x 50.5 cm, support: 61.0 cm x 46.0 cm)Collection: National Portrait Gallery 'Two Bubbles', 2022, oil on linen, 51 x 51cm. Image courtesy the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf

I am finally back with the final episode in the Brett Whiteley trilogy, and the first episode of a new series that I will return to sporadically, entitled Art Market Antics. This episode discusses the arguably criminal career of Peter Gant, discussing how he links to several fake artworks within the Australian art market. Oh, you thought that three fake Whiteley's would be enough? Unfortunately, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Strap in and get ready for a wild, wild ride. -- Full source list will be available on Wordpress website - COMING SOON Source list will be available on YouTube video in the meantime. -- Thank you to M I L D - M E M E for all music. For music inquires, or to watch him drum, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDY4VbuOdV1WAa78WCOyhtg -- All social media under @artcrimewithrj and links available on my channel. Don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe to keep up with me and my new channel under the rebrand Art Crime with RJ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/art-crime-with-rj/message

This was great!! A question and answer session with Panini's Brett Whiteley. We get to ask Brett all of your questions about their digital products. What is next? What can we expect going forward? What about legacy products? We touch in all of it and more. Enjoy and thanks for listening

Today on the Art Seeker Stories 13th episode I invite Laura Parker to Art Seeker Island. Of her Art she says: Art is like a strand of her life that has developed as she's grown older (She'll be 70 in 6 months' time!).  For many years, art was something she loved and studied, gaining a degree in History of Art & Architecture at 45, but it had never occurred to her to try to create her own work.   At fifty, Laura began painting portraits and the human figure in oils. She explored landscape painting, going outside to paint ‘en plein air'. Currently Laura finds greater self expression in working more abstractly, capturing a sense of ‘landscape' that is less representational but more emotional, expressive and authentic to her artistic vision. Laura's use of colour and mark-making is vibrant, creating an energy and vitality to her paintings, offering the viewer a personal interpretation of the world where our individual sensibilities might meet. Laura takes us on wonderful magical journey beneath the sea, The 3 artist  artworks Laura takes with her for company on Art seeker Island are;1. By a woman: Jenny Saville – the visceral impact of her Reverse at the RA Summer Exhibition2. Of cultural significance: We are going to Australia with Brett Whiteley, looking at Rembrandt's portrait, an 18 panel painting: Alchemy and paintings of Sydney Harbour3. Free choice:  Going to Norway with Ludvig Karsten's Blue Kitchen and Reclining Nude.Lufi's Library Book Swap:Borrowing:  Robot & Boo, The beach cleaning crew by Leeanne Splatt @castawaycolorSwapping: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki  https://www.instagram.com/ozekiland/You can find more about Laura and her work here: Website: www.lauraparkerart.comTwitter :  @lauraparker_ukInstagram :  @lauraparker_ukLaura is also a member of @artcanorg

We're taking a mini-summer break to recover from the National. BUT, we do still have content for you. Today we're bringing you the rest of the interviews from our visit to Panini. We're talking to the Football product developers Rob Springs and Thomas Barchi, Basketball product developers David Porter and Keith Hower and NFT Blockchain developer Brett Whiteley! We'll see you back here next week!Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod.Join our NEW Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/cardtalkIf you have a card question for us, email us at CardTalkPod@gmail.com, and it may be featured in the next episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘That quietly creeping menace in this 1976 painting is foretelling what is to come'

Welcome back to part two of the trilogy for the Whiteley case, one of the most famous alleged forgery cases in the Australian art market. In this episode, I'll be diving into the police investigation and legal battle in the case. It's a longer episode with lots of key testimonies, so strap in for an info dense podcast. Don't forget next month's final episode of the trilogy on the history of one of our main characters, Peter Gant. Hope you'll stick around for all three episodes as they will get very interesting. Thank you to M I L D - M E M E for all music. For music inquires, or to watch him drum, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDY4VbuOdV1WAa78WCOyhtg Research Materials: Gabriella Coslovich, Whiteley on Trial, https://b-ok.cc/book/5060695/154ee0 The offence of dishonestly obtaining a benefit by deception in NSW - Criminal Law - Australia, https://www.mondaq.com/australia/white-collar-crime-anti-corruption-fraud/962168/the-offence-of-dishonestly-obtaining-a-benefit-by-deception-in-nsw The High Court Rules the Prasad Direction Is Unlawful, https://nswcourts.com.au/articles/the-high-court-rules-the-prasad-direction-is-unlawful/ - All social media under @artcrimewithrj and links available on my channel. Don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe to keep up with me and my new channel under the rebrand Art Crime with RJ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/art-crime-with-rj/message

Welcome back to the first of a trilogy that is one of the most famous alleged forgery cases in the Australian art market. In this episode, I'll be covering the journey of three alleged forgeries through the Australian art market. This episode will be a little bit shorter before we step into the slightly longer court case episode next month, ending with a final episode on the history of one of our main characters, Peter Gant, the month after. Hope you'll stick around for all three episodes as they will get very interesting. Thank you to M I L D - M E M E for all music. For music inquires, or to watch him drum, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDY4VbuOdV1WAa78WCOyhtg Research Materials: Gabriella Coslovich, Whiteley on Trial, https://b-ok.cc/book/5060695/154ee0 Recommendations: Made You Look, Netflix - Knoedler Gallery forgery The Bold Type, Netflix Evil by Design, CBC Podcasts - Peter Nygard podcast series Power: The Maxwell's - Ghislaine Maxwell and her father Broken: Seeking Justice - Jeffrey Epstein podcast All social media under @artcrimeinternational and links available on channel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/art-crime-with-rj/message

Il quadro "Henri's Armchair" di Brett Whiteley è stato venduto per 6.136.000$, un record per un dipinto venduto all'asta in Australia.

A heatwave is coming, Several members of the SAS Regiment implicated in the Afghanistan war crimes inquiry are reportedly facing possible expulsion after being issued with “show cause” notices, Diego Maradona’s long-term doctor and lawyer have both criticised the Argentine legend’s medical care before his death, Brett Whiteley painting set a new record price for an Australian artwork at an auction yesterday, Lisa Wilkinson spoke about Meghan Markle’s sad miscarriage news on The Project last night, Pakistan’s preparation for their upcoming cricket series against New Zealand has been thrown into turmoil with six players testing positive for COVID-19.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elena Kats-Chernin is one of Australia’s most successful and prolific composers, working across opera, concert music, ballet and film. She even composed our first opera for television, The Divorce, which aired on ABC TV across four episodes in 2015. Most recently, she won rave reviews for the score of Whiteley, our 2019 opera about the life and work of Australian painter Brett Whiteley. Kats-Chernin was born in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan (at the time part of the Soviet Union) and studied in Moscow before moving to Australia in 1975. She studied piano and composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Soon after graduating, she moved to Europe where she worked in some of the world’s most innovative theatres, before returning to Australia in 1994. Since then, she’s composed for many of Australia’s leading orchestras, including the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and for the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. In this interview with our Artistic Director, Lyndon Terracini, Kats-Chernin talks about her composition process, the advantages and disadvantages of being born with perfect pitch, and how the world of theatre and her many collaborations keep her inspired.

Thanks to Sophie Nolan for welcoming us into her studio and for showing us her beautiful work based around the female form. You can learn about Sophies work on her instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sophie_ceramics/?hl=enSophie studied at Tafe in Hornsby Sophie works with a stone clay that is called Special Clay it can be bought at any art store. She is influenced by the female form and inspired by Matisee and Brett Whiteley.  Sophies pieces Mother and child can be viewed on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8weaZAEUY/Sophie upcoming solo show Curvy is at Michael Reid https://michaelreidclay.com.auSophie talks about the book Clay by Amber Creswell Bell http://www.ambercreswell.com/books/CONTACTSSubmit any questions by emailing http://fiona@fionaverity.com.au DM us on our instagramFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/fionaverity  http://instagram.com/julienicholsonartisthttp://instagram.com/art.wankPodcast artwork by Ingrid Kwong contact her  http://littlescapes.com.au

In this episode we discuss the challenges of recreating art experiences for an audience in isolation. Also, an extensive catalogue of Brett Whiteley's work hits the shelves, while other exhibitions pivot to recognise the impact of COVID-19.  Index of interviews:1.45: Giselle Stanborough's Cinopticon at Carriageworks is re-imagined for an online audience. But how does an artist rethink the work when their installation is physically inaccessible to the public? Giselle shares her method of coping and remaining inspired. 24.15: Kathie Sutherland's catalogue of Brett Whiteley's work is a seven volume raisonné eight years in the making. After being pre-occupied for so long, Kathie discusses the extensive nature of the catalogue, and how the book is never closed on an artist's work. 41.55: Ballarat Foto Biennale now includes #MassIsolationAUS, calling for photographic observations of life in Australia under COVID-19 isolation. Amelia Saward discusses the types of work being received, and how Australians will remember this time through the lens of both professional and everyday photographers.   Transcripts of interviews are available for download HERE. The transcriptions are made possible by the support from Pixel Perfect Prolab - The photolab for professionals.

Tom Carment has been painting and writing for over 45 years but it was in his mid twenties that he decided his work would be created solely from life. Changing light and weather conditions, sitter fatigue and repeated packing of materials became daily concerns. His work crosses landscape, portraiture and still life and if you visited the Art Gallery of NSW in 2019 for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes you may have noticed that there was a Carment work shortlisted in every prize – a rare accomplishment for any artist. The winner of numerous art prizes including the Gallipoli, Mosman and NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize, Tom has been shortlisted in the Archibald 11 times and hung in the Salon des Refusés over 20 times. He has had over 25 solo shows and his work is held in public and private institutions in Australia and overseas. He’s also an acclaimed writer and his most recent book – ‘Womerah Lane: Lives and Landscapes’ - is a memorable collection of stories over the time he has lived in Sydney's inner city suburb of Darlinghurst including pictures of many of his paintings.  His solo show opens at King Street Gallery at the end of October 2019 and when I visited him at his Womerah Lane terrace he was in the process of framing dozens of oil paintings with beautiful Tasmanian blackwood. In this podcast episode you will hear how he started out, his time in Lavender Bay in the 70s living next door to Brett Whiteley, how he only started painting still life at 60, as well as portraiture, landscape, process and more. Just click 'play' under the feature photo. Scroll down to see a short video of Tom Carment talking with Maria Stoljar in his studio. Upcoming Solo show King Street Gallery, Sydney, 29 October to 23 November 2019Book launch of 'Womerah Lane: Lives and Landscapes', King Street Gallery, Sydney, 9 November 2019 Show Notes Tom CarmentTom Carment at King Street GalleryWomerah Lane: Lives and LandscapesRobert GrayCaspar David FriedrichBrett WhiteleyWendy WhiteleyTim StorrierAlbert MarquetGiorgio MorandiGuy WarrenAntonio Lopez GarciaDiego VelazquezJ M Coetzee Centre for Creative PracticeAlbrecht Dürer https://youtu.be/HcvytTVt3Is Tom Carment talks with Maria Stoljar in his studio 'Afternoon Shadow William Street', 2014, oil on linen, 96 x 100cmWinner NSW Parliament Plein Air Art Prize 2014 'James Scanlon, Katoomba Portrait', 2019, oil on linen, 32 x 25cmFinalist Archibald Prize 2019 'Self portrait at 60', 2015, oil on linen, 20 x 15cmFinalist Archibald Prize 2015 'James Scanlon, at William Street', 1989, oil on linen, 42 x 33cm 'Singer typewriter in Don's shed, Perth', 2019, oil on linen, 43.5 x 53.5cmFinalist Sulman Prize 2019 'Where I scattered my Father's ashes, Oratunga, SA', 2019, watercolour on paper, 45.3 x 52cmFinalist Wynne Prize 2019 'Two red onions', 2016, oil on linen, 15 x 20cm 'Two eggs I', 2017, oil on linen, 15 x 20.5cm 'Winter sea, Sorrento', 2018, oil on nine wood panels, 15 x 19cm (average size) 'Night Road', 1975, oil on canvas, 168.7 x 216cmPermanent collection of the Art Gallery of NSWFinalist Wynne prize 1975

Tim Storrier's work sweeps you into his imagination: burning ropes in the desert, clothes wrapped around a torso-shaped void, mood-filled skies with clouds that go on forever. One of Australia's premier artists, his paintings often take the form of a memento mori - a reminder of our mortality - with detritus strewn across the landscape to remind us of what is left after life has moved on. He has been painting for over 50 years and in 1968 was the youngest artist ever to win the Sulman prize at 19 years of age. He has since won the Sulman a second time and has been awarded the Archibald Prize, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and Archibald Packing Room Prize. His work is held in most Australian national and state art institutions and in private collections across the world. He has exhibited in dozens of solo shows including a stunning survey show in 2011 at S.H.Ervin Gallery, was a trustee of the Art Gallery of NSW for most of the 90s and has been awarded a member of the Order of Australia for service to the arts. He’s also known for being forthright and at times controversial and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting him at his historic home in Bowral in the Southern Highlands of NSW. We talk about finding one’s voice, his friendships with John Olsen and Brett Whiteley and he talks of the aftermath of Whiteley’s death - he was the person the police called to identify Brett Whiteley’s body -  as well as his views on the Archibald and post modern art (not all positive!). To hear the podcast interview press play below the above feature photo. Scroll down for video of Maria Stoljar talking with Storrier in his home and studio. Above photo of Tim Storrier by Gary Grealy Photography Upcoming show Sydney Contemporary (international art fair), Carriageworks, Australian Galleries, 12-15 September, Sydney Show Notes Tim StorrierTim Storrier at Australian GalleriesTim Storrier at Philip Bacon GalleriesJohn FordSir John Sulman PrizeJohn OlsenBrett WhiteleyWendy WhiteleyPeter KingstonRussell DrysdaleJohn ConstableJohn Singer SargentMemento MoriArchibald PrizeDoug Moran National Portrait PrizeDamien Hirst | 10 Questions | TIME (YouTube)Natasha Bieniek in her studio (Talking with Painters)Sam FullbrookPablo PicassoGeorges Braque https://youtu.be/tjTcgSp69AY Tim Storrier talks with Maria Stoljar - YouTube video Noon (light line), 2014, acrylic on canvas, 91.5 x 122 cm 'Night Passage', 1981, type C photograph on metallic photographic paper, 80 x 122 cm 'The Empire of the Coals (blue night run)', 2016, acrylic on canvas, 107 x 244 cm 'The Great Tumble', 2016, acrylic on canvas, 183 x 91 cm 'The Departure Expected (self portrait)' 2009, acrylic on canvas, 198 x 92 cm The Histrionic Wayfarer (after Bosch), 2012, acrylic on canvas, 182 x 122 cm Winner Archibald Prize 2012 'The Arcadian Repose', 2015-16, acrylic on canvas, 200 x 300 cm Finalist Wynne Prize 2017 'The Lunar Savant (Portrait of McLean Edwards)', 2017, acrylic on canvas, 198 x 91 cm Winner Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2018 'The Water Dance', 1998, acrylic on canvas, 183 x 304.5 cm 'Suzy 350', 1968, oil on board, 121.6 x121.6 cm Winner Sulman Prize 1968

Nicole Kelly is one of Australia’s most interesting emerging artists. Her landscapes and portraits are filled with reminiscence and emotion. She’s had 10 solo shows, has won the coveted Brett Whiteley travelling art scholarship, Hurford Hardwood portrait prize, as well as other prizes, and has been finalist in many others. I spoke with her in her studio in Sydney where she was creating work for her November show with Arthouse Gallery in Sydney. We also filmed some video on that day which will be uploaded to the website soon. Nicole grew up in the Sutherland Shire in southern Sydney and now lives in Thirroul, south of Sydney.  She didn’t paint or draw much as a child and in fact was more interested in photography in high school and particularly the work of Bill Henson. After school, encouraged by photographer and academic Ella Dreyfus, she decided to apply for the National Art School. Press play beneath the feature photo above to hear us talk about her time at National Art School, in Paris and a lot more about her paintings and process. Upcoming exhibitions Solo show, Arthouse Gallery, Sydney, 7-23 November 2019Group show, Portia Geach Memorial Award, SH Ervin Gallery Sydney, current until 15 September 2019Group show, 'Southern Swell' Hazelhurst Regional Gallery, Sydney, 23 November 2019 to 2 February 2020Group show, 'Love', Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillimbah, 6 September to 17 November 2019 Show Notes Nicole KellyNicole Kelly on InstagramNicole Kelly at Arthouse GalleryNicole Kelly at This Is No Fantasy Bill HensonElla DreyfusWillem De KooningChaim SoutineAlberto GiacomettiFrank AuerbachRembrandtEl GrecoTom Carment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6yRDLvAeGA 'An Amorous field' 2018, oil on polyester, 183 x 236cm 'Jumaadi + Clouds + Rain' , 2017, 150 x 130cm, oil on polyesterWinner of Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize 2018 'Studio nude (self portrait)', 2019, oil on polyesterFinalist 2019 Portia Geach Memorial Award 'Lauren's song', 2018, oil on polyester, 107 x 112cmFInalist, Black Swan Portrait Prize 2018 'The last of the day runs pink' 2019, oil on polyester, 122 x 122cmSalon des Refuses, SH Ervin Gallery, 2019 'Bedroom Window (Lauren and Poppy), oil on polyester, 122 x 123cmFinalist, Vincent Prize 2019

Elena Kats-Chernin and Justin Fleming have written a new work for Opera Australia about the life of the brilliant, troubled Australian artist Brett Whiteley, in the second instalment of The Cost of Art, Hannah Reich speaks to theatre-maker Declan Greene, dancer and choreographer Anna Seymour and Urban Theatre Projects' Jessica Olivieri, theatre critic Tim Byrne reviews Bell Shakespeare's new production of Much Ado About Nothing, and an Australian production of Bring It On: The Musical with music and lyrics co-written by Lin-Manuel Miranda is now on tour.

Elena Kats-Chernin and Justin Fleming have written a new work for Opera Australia about the life of the brilliant, troubled Australian artist Brett Whiteley, in the second instalment of The Cost of Art, Hannah Reich speaks to theatre-maker Declan Greene, dancer and choreographer Anna Seymour and Urban Theatre Projects' Jessica Olivieri, theatre critic Tim Byrne reviews Bell Shakespeare's new production of Much Ado About Nothing, and an Australian production of Bring It On: The Musical with music and lyrics co-written by Lin-Manuel Miranda is now on tour.

Some paintings by contemporary Australian artists are worth millions of dollars. But what if what you see isn't always what you get? There are claims the art market is plagued with questionable works by Brett Whiteley, Howard Arkley, Charles Blackman and more. Hagar Cohen exposes question marks over three expensive artworks... and traces their origin back to one group of high-profile dealers in Melbourne's art market.

In this episode, listen to insightful and often candid reflections of Gough Whitlam's impact on the Arts in Australia, delivered by a number of speakers on the opening night of Dedicated to the Dedicated: Whitlam, the Arts and Democracy. The exhibition features the first public display of a collection of artworks that was gifted to Gough and Margaret Whitlam in 1979 in recognition of their landmark support for the Arts in Australia. The ‘Whitlams’ Folio’ includes works by John Olsen, Brett Whiteley, Lloyd Rees, John Coburn, Arthur Boyd and more, and is inscribed with a message of thanks to Gough and Margaret Whitlam for ‘the marks they have made on the Australian canvas’. Opened on 6 June 2019, at the Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University.

Barry Dickins is fascinated by people and what makes them tick. He is a celebrated playwright whose work astutely portrays the marrow of Australian life, in deft characterisations of our idiosyncratic lifeblood and the telling of tales, tall and true. His talents extend to author, artist, actor, educator and journalist.His work is made up of acute observations and unique interpretation ... given titles that seem to bottle our essence with sublime perfection – THE HORROR OF SUBURBAN NATURE STRIPS, THE BLOODY TERROR OF DENTISTRY, BEDLAM AUTOS and THE BANANA BENDER. There is no doubting the immense contribution he has made to Australia’s cultural life.Writing chiefly for the Independent sector, his plays have seen life in iconic venues around Australia such as La Mama, Theatreworks, St Martin’s, Nimrod, La Boite and The Pram Factory. His work has also been featured on main stages at the Melbourne Theatre Company & Playbox Theatre.Biographical works riffing on the themes of Frank Thring, Brett Whiteley and Ronald Ryan have also received the Dickins pen. The Ronald Ryan story giving him the 1995 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award. He also wrote a novel of Ryan – the last man hanged in Australia. Most recently he has examined the story of Sydney socialite and campaigner Juanita Nielsen.Dickins writes with inimitable wit, humour and lyricism and has the ability to find the ridiculous and jubilant amid pain. He is a true Australian legend. A great character of the theatre – and life – it was a delight to ‘chew the fat’ with Barry Dickins.

Ashleigh Wilson speaks to Newcastle Art Gallery curator Sarah Johnson about his book, Art, Life and the Other Things, which centres on Australian artist Brett Whiteley.

The new documentary feature, WHITELEY is a visual journey into the private life and creative legacy of Australia’s most iconic artist, Brett Whiteley, told 'in his own words' using personal letters, notebooks and photographs, interwoven with reconstructions, animations, archival interviews and rare footage. NAVA's Penelope Benton met with Wendy Whiteley to chat about the challenges of being an artist in Australia and what it takes to make it internationally.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Whiteley - (Documentary) A visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia's most celebrated artists, Brett Whiteley. Director: James Bogle Writers: James Bogle, Victor Gentile Stars: Jack Barns, Andrew Blaikie, Sebastian Craig - IMDb Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Podcasts (iTunes), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, Overcast, RadioPublic, etc. RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4673419.rss For more, follow Movies First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, and Clammr: Facebook - @moviesfirst twitter - @ moviesfirst Google+ - https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/8p-OaB Clammr - http://www.clammr.com/app/moviesfirst If you're enjoying Movies First, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you. #movies #cinema #entertainment #podcast #reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An Intimate look into Brett Whiteley's life and legacy Whiteley uses Brett Whiteley's art and interview archives to take you on a journey into his inner psyche. Within the footage he tells of his relationship with Wendy,  his search for meaning and his push to create art that serves a purpose for the public. His life is summed up with tension and brooding that Brett unsuccessfully attempts to get away from. The film starts off strong, playing with the biographical art piece of Brett, incorporated with the amazing score of Ash Gibson Greg. However, as the movie progressed, the fun of the first few minutes of the film had vanished.  It became another story of a brooding artist going to overseas to find himself,  coming back to Australia when he lost himself and feeling generally as lost in his life. This contradicted with the tagline from the movie "if there's no meaning to life then you might as well make it extraordinary." Where was the fun, bold character of Whiteley? A similar frustration was the use of visual effects, acting as a means of engaging the audience.  The effects were a distraction more than anything and some images felt clearly used out of context in order to push the story along.   I felt that this documentary would feel more engaging if it had less dramatic reenactments of Whiteley falling across the room in agony and more of the occasional friend of the family discussing him. As it was so personal, the documentary felt too caught up in his world and I felt frustrated as the egocentric "no one will ever understand his inner psyche" mantra played over and over again. Nethertheless, the art showed within the film made me giddy and involved. His work is something deeply immersive, making you think in various ways. His discussions about life, colour and being influenced by the Renaissance painters, such as Massacio, made me contemplate his work in a new way. This film therefore is recommended for art buffs and Brett Whiteley fans. It undeniably gives you a new look into his world and though at times it felt overtly dramatic, the film also intrigues you.   Written by Maria Dunne

An Intimate look into Brett Whiteley's life and legacy Whiteley uses Brett Whiteley's art and interview archives to take you on a journey into his inner psyche. Within the footage he tells of his relationship with Wendy, his search for meaning and his push to create art that serves a purpose for the public. His life is summed up with tension and brooding that Brett unsuccessfully attempts to get away from. The film starts off strong, playing with the biographical art piece of Brett, incorporated with the amazing score of Ash Gibson Greg. However, as the movie progressed, the fun of the first few minutes of the film had vanished. It became another story of a brooding artist going to overseas to find himself, coming back to Australia when he lost himself and feeling generally as lost in his life. This contradicted with the tagline from the movie "if there's no meaning to life then you might as well make it extraordinary." Where was the fun, bold character of Whiteley? A similar frustration was the use of visual effects, acting as a means of engaging the audience. The effects were a distraction more than anything and some images felt clearly used out of context in order to push the story along. I felt that this documentary would feel more engaging if it had less dramatic reenactments of Whiteley falling across the room in agony and more of the occasional friend of the family discussing him. As it was so personal, the documentary felt too caught up in his world and I felt frustrated as the egocentric "no one will ever understand his inner psyche" mantra played over and over again. Nethertheless, the art showed within the film made me giddy and involved. His work is something deeply immersive, making you think in various ways. His discussions about life, colour and being influenced by the Renaissance painters, such as Massacio, made me contemplate his work in a new way. This film therefore is recommended for art buffs and Brett Whiteley fans. It undeniably gives you a new look into his world and though at times it felt overtly dramatic, the film also intrigues you. Written by Maria DunneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes Francis Bacon’s paintings so compelling? And why is the time ripe for a retrospective of his work in Australia? Join ABC Classic FM’s Emma Ayres as she speaks with a line-up of Bacon experts about his extraordinary work, his ramshackle London studio (now preserved in Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane) and his connection to Australian artists, from Roy de Maistre to Brett Whiteley. The panelists are exhibition curator Anthony Bond (assistant director, curatorial, Art Gallery of NSW), Dr Margarita Cappock (head of collections, Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane), Dr Rebecca Daniels and Martin Harrison (respectively, researcher and editor of the Francis Bacon catalogue raisonné).

Brett Whiteley (1939-1992), Interior with time past 1976. Painting, oil, charcoal and ink on canvas, 182.0 h x 200.0 w cm. Purchased 1978. This work appears on the screen courtesy of the estate of Brett Whiteley.

Talking with artist Amanda Penrose Hart about her exhibition, New Painitngs, at the King Street Gallery in Sydney's Darlinghurst. Travelling in her portable studio, a classic Aussie ute, Amanda discovers and paints exquisite landscapes in oil, depiciting the parched brown hills and valleys of the central west in New South Wales. In 2006, Amanda was an artist-in-residence at Haefliger's Cottage in the historic mining town of Hill End. Like many Australian artists before her, including Russell Drysdale, Donald Friend, Brett Whiteley, and John Olsen, Amanda is drawn to the eroded and raw landscape of this rural area, but she brings her own unique vision. Amanda is particularly attracted to the ubiquitous holiday caravans that sit dotted about in empty paddocks, frying in the midday heat. Although people are absent in these paintings, their presence is felt. A fascinating conversation with a rapidly rising contemporary Australian painter. Amanda's exhibition was sold out. Enjoy. To check out Amanda's work while listening to the interview, first hit play, then click this link: http://www.kingstreetgallery.com.au/artists/penrosehart.html