We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

9 shades of Whiteley

In conjunction with the exhibition 9 shades of Whiteley at the Brett Whiteley Studio, Surry Hills, 2 December 2006 – 9 September 2007

Section 1

  • Introduction
  • Brett Whiteley: 9 shades
  • Biography
  • Glossary
  • Selected references

Download section 1 (PDF 723.0 KB)

Section 2: syllabus focus

Works in profile: Includes commentary, years K–6 looking and making activities; years 7–12 framing questions

  • Early works
  • Abstraction
  • Bathroom series
  • Christie & London Zoo
  • Lavender Bay
  • Portraits
  • Birds
  • Landscapes
  • The studio & late works

Download section 2 (PDF 1.2 MB)

Download both sections as a single file (PDF 1.8 MB)

Download education kit for the regional tour (PDF 1.0 MB)

(12 July 2008 – 23 August 2009)