Brett Whiteley Studio
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About Brett Whiteley Studio
STUDIO CLOSED
16 March – 21 May 2020 due to building works
Reopens Friday 22 May
Brett Whiteley Studio Description
Sydney’s best kept secret
The Brett Whiteley Studio was the workplace and home of Australian artist, Brett Whiteley (1939–92).
The artist bought the former warehouse in 1985 and converted it into a studio and exhibition space. He lived there from 1987 to 1992, the year he died in Thirroul.
The visitor is offered the unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the space – the studio with his unfinished paintings, art equipment and collections of reference books, and the graffiti wall covered with quotes and images.
The living area has memorabilia such as photographs, objects, postcards, furniture, his music collection and sketchbooks. The gallery has changing exhibitions of the artist’s works: paintings, drawings, sculpture and graphics borrowed from the Brett Whiteley Studio Collection, Art Gallery of New South Wales and private collections.
There is a small gallery shop with postcards, posters and other merchandise for sale. There is no cafe at the Studio, however visitors are welcome to return on the day after visiting the numerous cafes and restaurants close by.
Reviews
A very interesting place. All about Brett Whitely and family. You can see works done by him.
If you want to know about the artist this the place to come. Very informative.
Great gallery and a bit of a time capsule. Truely stupid that they donot allow photography. On the bright side i have uploaded an excellent rat pic
Amazing space set in the backstreets of Surrey Hills. Brett Whiteley's work is obviously incredible, and the staff are super helpful. To top it off, it's free!!??
Great place to take your date.
Beautiful space.. really amazing staff super friendly and a great neighbourhood to explore.
Gorgeous interior with fantasic gallery staff and beautiful exhibitions curated by Wendy Whiteley, he artist's widow. Definitely do a tour if one's going on while you visit- I learned a lot about the artist's method and inspiration that I wouldn't have known otherwise.
Nowadays a very gentrified area, but the studio gives a nice sense of what it might have been like when he lived there. And then there is Brett Whiteley's art, which is best left to the critics to rant about.
A nice iconic place to bring visitors. However, no photos allowed inside, and no selfies either, which is a bit anachronistic and makes it impossible to share on social.
If you like Brett Whiteley then this place is is great!
More about Brett Whiteley Studio
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM