澳大利亚艺术家Brett Whiteley位于悉尼Surry Hills的工作室在经过两年翻新后于2026年7月30日重新开放[1]。该工作室坐落于Raper Street，是Whiteley于1987年至1992年间的生活和创作场所[1]。翻新工程包括屋顶更换和空调安装[1]。
工作室推出名为"Coming Home"的新展览，展示了Whiteley的六件代表作品[1]。其中最著名的是其1976年Archibald Prize获奖作《Self-portrait in the studio》[1]。展览还陈列了Whiteley的个人物品和1985年音乐家Paul Kelly寄来的信件，使访客能够更深入地了解这位艺术家的创作历程与人生故事[1]。工作室由Whiteley已故女儿Arkie出售给新南威尔士州政府，现由新南威尔士美术馆管理[1]。Whiteley于1992年因鸦片类药物过量在Thirroul的汽车旅馆去世[1]。
The Brett Whiteley Studio has reopened in Sydney's Surry Hills after undergoing two years of renovation, marking the return of one of Australia's most influential artists' creative workspace to the public [1]. Located on Raper Street, the studio where Whiteley lived and worked from 1987 to 1992 has been restored with improvements including a new roof and air conditioning installation [1]. The reopening on July 30, 2026, is accompanied by a new exhibition titled "Coming Home," which presents six significant artworks that showcase Whiteley's artistic practice and personal life [1].
The exhibition offers visitors an intimate glimpse into Whiteley's creative process through his paintings, personal objects, and archival materials [1]. Featured among the works on display is his acclaimed "Self-portrait in the studio," which won the 1976 Archibald Prize, one of Australia's most prestigious art awards [1]. The collection also includes a 1985 letter from musician Paul Kelly, adding another layer to the narrative of Whiteley's artistic and cultural connections [1]. The studio, which was sold to the New South Wales government by Whiteley's late daughter Arkie, is now managed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales [1].