Brett Whiteley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brett Whiteley
Occupation	Painter
Date Of Birth	Apr 7, 1939(1939-04-07)
Age	85
Date Of Death	1992-06-15
Birthplace	Sydney
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Aries

Brett Whiteley Biography

Brett Whiteley is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on April 7, 1939 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Avant- garde artist renowned for his landscape paintings, portraits as well as unique sculptures. The painting “Head of Christie” represented his 1964 fascination with the murderer Avant-garde artist known for his portraits, landscape paintings, and unique sculptures. His “Head of Christie” represented his 1964 fascination with murderer John Christie..

He was a close friend artist of American painter He was a contemporary of American artist Roy Lichtenstein..

He married Wendy Julius in 1962.

Brett Whiteley Net Worth

Brett Whiteley is one of the richest Painter from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brett Whiteley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended art classes in his teens and then completed his first major project, “The Soup Kitchen,” in the year 1958.

He was twice the winner from his Archibald Prize, an honor that is awarded to Australian portrait artists. He also received both the Wynne and Sulman prizes twice.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Brett Whiteley Dating?

According to our records, Brett Whiteley married to Wendy Whiteley (m. 1962–1992). As of December 1, 2023, Brett Whiteley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Brett Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Brett Whiteley celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Brett Whiteley

1. Brett Whiteley was a prominent Australian artist.
2. He was born in 1939 and died in 1992.
3. Whiteley won several prestigious art awards.
4. His work is known for its bold, vibrant style.
5. He worked across various mediums including painting and sculpture.
6. Whiteley’s most famous works include “The American Dream” and “Alchemy”.
7. He struggled with drug addiction throughout his life.
8. The Brett Whiteley Studio in Sydney is dedicated to his legacy.
9. His paintings have sold for millions of dollars at auction.
10. Whiteley is considered one of Australia’s greatest artists of the 20th century.

What happened to Brett Whitely?

When famed Australian artist Brett Whiteley died of a heroin overdose in 1992, his wife of 32 years Wendy was plunged into grief.

What is Brett Whiteley style of painting?

Under the influence of such artists as his friend and mentor Francis Bacon, whose portrait he painted in 1972, Whiteley abandoned his early abstract style in favour of a more figurative Expressionism. His best-known works of the 1960s included a series of paintings inspired by the British mass murderer John Christie.

Why is Brett Whiteley famous?

Brett Whiteley is one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. He won the Art Gallery of NSW Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes several times, and his artistic career was bolstered by his celebrity status in Australia and overseas.

Is Brett Whiteley dead?

June 15, 1992

Who inherited Brett Whiteley's estate?

Arkie Whiteley’s mother, Wendy, and not her husband of two weeks, Jim Elliott , has inherited the bulk of the actress’s $14 million estate. Next Thursday marks the first anniversary of the death of Ms Whiteley, only child of the late artist Brett Whiteley and Wendy, his former wife.