Brett
Kitchen vibe is ‘pre-Columbian’
Brett Whiteley (1939–92) was one of Australia's most successful and popular artists. He was also a quote-generating machine. ‘Art is the thrilling spark that beats death—that's all.’
In 1962 he became the youngest artist to have a work purchased by London's Tate Gallery and, in 1978, he was the first and only person to win the three best-known Australian art prizes in the same year: the Archibald, Sulman, and Wynne. Heroin and drink eroded later years, and he died of an overdose at fifty-three. Luckily:
‘The promise of death is that I won't care or know or think or feel anything, so what happens to my work is completely meaningless.’
Featured artwork: Cemetery in Sicily, 1986, Brett Whiteley.
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Features
- Two bedrooms (king size beds, great sheets)
- Two bathrooms (one with waterfront spa bath)
- Breakfast in The Source Restaurant
- Museum access (when it's open)
- Entry to James Turrell’s Event Horizon
- Complimentary tasting at Moorilla Cellar Door
- After-hours access to James Turrell’s Amarna
- Guest-only access to a waterfront gym, sauna and heated infinity pool
- Wine fridge stocked with top-notch bottles including Moorilla and Domaine A (for purchase)
- Fully equipped kitchen and laundry
- The usual trimmings: luxe mini bar and toiletries, free parking, safe, high-speed Wi-Fi, big fluffy bathrobes, daily housekeeping, incredible views, etc., etc.