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Garry Shead Artworks & Portfolio | Australian Figurative Artist

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Garry Shead is one of Australia's most highly acclaimed figurative artists, belonging to the legendary circle of expressive painters that includes Brett Whiteley. Renowned as a blue-chip artist with a solid reputation for creating masterpieces that appreciate over time, Shead won the prestigious Archibald Prize in 1993 and the Dobell Prize for Drawing in 2004. His exceptional career spans early work with the iconic Oz Magazine and film editing for the ABC, expanding into legendary narrative series like The Royal Suite and Kangaroo. Today, Garry Shead’s masterworks are held in major public institutions internationally and command premium results at elite fine art auctions.

'Staircase of Flesh" by Garry Shead | Galleria Aniela Advisory digital model

Garry Shead 'The Dancing Lesson' | Galeria Aniela Fine Art Gallery

Garry Shead 'The Last Tango" | Galeria Aniela Fine Art Gallery

Garry Shead Major Auction Records

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	Queen of Suburbia 1997: Sold for $439,200 Oil on canvas, 167 cm x 213 cm, Sotheby's, Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection \| Important Australian Art, Sydney, 20/11/2018, Lot No. 7
	Annunciation (2000): Sold for $319,091 Oil on canvas, 167 cm x 243 cm, Deutscher and Hackett, Important Australian & International Fine Art, Melbourne, 15/07/2020, Lot No. 28
	Revelation Royal Suite (1997): Sold for $312,000 Oil on canvas, 173 cm x 229 cm, Menzies, Australian & International Fine Art, Sydney, 24/03/2011, Lot No. 36
	Epiphany (1998): Sold for $216,000 Oil on canvas, 166 x 212 cm, Deutscher Menzies, Australian & International Paintings, 16/03/2005, Lot No. 41

The Life, Career, and Legacy of Garry Shead

Garry Shead is narrative painter, printmaker and ceramic artist, represented by Australian Galleries. He trained at the National Art School, Sydney between 1961 and 1962. He originally worked in media, as an editor of publications related to Oz Magazine and as a scenic artist and film editor for the ABC during the 1960’s. He was awarded the Young Contemporaries Prize by the Central Art School in Sydney in 1967.

Garry Shead was a founding member of the Ubu Films collective in the late 1960s, and worked for the ABC as an editor, cartoonist, filmmaker and scenic painter before his first major solo exhibition with Watters Gallery in Sydney.

Picture of Garry Shead Garry Shead exhibitions include the Archibald, Wynne, Sulman and Moran Prizes. He befriended Brett Whiteley and painted Wendy Whiteley portrait for the Archibald Prize. Shead was artist in residence at Karolyi Foundation Studio in Venice through the Victorian Arts Board in 1982 and has completed residencies with the indigenous artists of Lockhart River.

AWARDS

2004 Dobell Prize for Drawing (Winner)

1993 Archibald Prize (Winner), 17 September 2016

1986 Mahlab Art Prize (Winner), New South Wales Law Society, Sydney

1967 Young Contemporaries Prize (Winner), Blaxland Gallery, Sydney

COLLECTIONS

National Gallery of Australia - Canberra

Art Gallery of South Australia - Adelaide

Queensland Art Gallery - Brisbane

Art Gallery of South Australia

Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery,

Newcastle Regional Art Gallery

Wollongong City Art Gallery

Hungarian National Museum, Budapest Hungary

Shepparton Art Museum Gallery

Sydney Morning Herald Collection

State Bank of India Sydney,

University of Western Australia

University of NSW,

Australian National University

Queensland University of Technology

Brisbane City Art Collection

Artbank Sydney

National Film Library

Parliament House Canberra

National Portrait Gallery

Galeria Aniela Fine Art Advisory & Procurement

An independent advisory and procurement service for significant original artworks by renowned Australian artists. Combining over 30 years of fine art expertise, we help you seamlessly navigate the art market, optimising your time and securing maximum value.

Borderless Procurement: We transitioned to a fully integrated international digital model, catering to an international clientele of global collectors while proudly supporting Australian artists.
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Utilizing our extensive industry network, we assist you in identifying the optimal, most profitable pathways, whether you are a first-time buyer or an astute investor, we guide you through every aspect of fine art transactions, providing trusted expertise.

If you wish to acquire or sell works by Arthur Boyd, Brett Whiteley, Fred Williams, John Perceval or other significant artists—or if you require an independent professional valuation referral—please contact our specialist.

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Three Decades of Fine Art Heritage and Global Acclaim

Founded in 1994, Galeria Aniela Fine Art has gained high acclaim in Australia and internationally for featuring world-class artists and hosting historic exhibitions.

Distinguished Guests & Cultural Icons

Over the years, Galeria Aniela has had the unique privilege of welcoming esteemed guests, celebrities, and art patrons to our exhibitions. Featured below are historic visits from international icon Sir David Attenborough, Cameron O’Reilly, and former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke.

Sir David Attenborough viewing exhibition masterworks with gallery director Aniela Kos inside Galeria Aniela.

Sir David Attenborough and Aniela Kos in Galeria Aniela

Aniela Kos, Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget

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Jamie Boyd and Aniela Kos with Cameron O’Reilly (1997)

Aniela Kos and Cameron Menzies (Nov. 2023)

Where Fine Art Lives and Dreams are Reborn

Works of art live for generations. They are constantly reborn in the minds of the beholders to bring new meanings, new dreams, and entirely new ways of seeing and experiencing the world.

At Galeria Aniela, we invite you to step into a magic world of amazing fine art. This is your ocean of tranquility—a curated space designed to conquer the heart, mind, and soul through powerful visual storytelling.

Our Vision: Celebrating Australian Culture

Our core mission is to increase global awareness of the profound cultural contribution made by Australian artists. From the sun-drenched outback and deep ancient bushlands to our rugged coastlines, the Australian landscape breeds a distinct creative spirit, we offer contemporary beautiful paintings by Aboriginal artists.

We proudly showcase a rich tapestry of stories, seamlessly bridging the world’s oldest continuous living culture with contemporary, diverse modern voices. This narrative is uniquely shaped by our European-Australian artistic heritage. Iconic masters like Arthur Streeton and Fred Williams captured our light, while visionary artists such as Arthur Boyd and Brett Whiteley infused global modernism into the local consciousness.

With unwavering passion and dedication, we strive for high ideals to create a secure, thriving, and better future for the arts.

Art with Purpose: Make a Difference

When you purchase fine art from Galeria Aniela, you buy more than a beautiful object—you make a valuable contribution to a greater mission. Your acquisition directly helps exceptional artists make a sustainable living from their creations. Together, we keep cultural pathways bright and make a lasting difference in the world of art.

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