Wes Placek Australia, 1947-.
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About Wes Placek
Born in West Germany in 1947, Wes Placek arrived in Australia at the age of three. He studied at Preston Institute of Technology and Monash University and was awarded MA Visual Arts. He held his first one man exhibition at Pinacotheca Gallery Melbourne in 1971 and founded Artists Space Gallery in 1979 Melbourne. He has exhibited his work with international and local artists such as Robert Mapplethorpe, Bettina Rheims, Richard Otremba and Philip Guston. He has painted large abstract-expressionist paintings and small scale paintings of still life.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 5 works offered for sale.
Wes Placek is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McCulloch, Alan McCulloch, Susan McCulloch, Emily McCulloch-Childs. The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 4th Edition, Aus Art Melbourne & The Miegunyah Press, 2006. Page 782
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 550
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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