Exhibition of notorious criminal Mark ‘Chopper’ Read's rare paintings arrives in Geelong Forte

This is a page to appreciate, share, buy, swap and sell artwork and memorabilia of the late Chopper Read. Please feel free to invite friends and share the page. Explore Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read's past auction results and sold artwork prices. Research and compare historical data while shopping upcoming Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read's sales on Invaluable.com.. Art Invest. Jan. 14, 2012 MARK BRANDON "CHOPPER" READ (1954 - ), Original Ink Drawing, 2005, Title: Old Man Side On, Signed and Dated Lower.

Exhibition of notorious criminal Mark ‘Chopper’ Read's rare paintings arrives in Geelong Forte

Art market auction sales from the 1970s to 2024 for 18 works by artist Mark (Chopper) Read (1954-2013), and values for over 18,000 other Australian and New Zealand artists.. Acrylic on canvas, signed to front Chopper, signed verso Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read, 91.5 cm high 61 cm . Subscribe to see sale result Flowers for Ned Kelly Acrylic on. Geelong Gaol Museum's exhibition provides a visually arresting counterpoint to Read's writing works, alongside which a fuller portrait of Australia's most popular criminal can be gleaned. THE DETAILS. WHAT: Chopper Framed - Art Exhibition. WHERE: 202 Myers Street, Geelong VIC 3220. WHEN: July 31st - October 3rd, 2022. View Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read's biographical information, upcoming artworks at auction, and sale prices from our price archives.. Art Invest Est: $100 - $200. View sold prices. Nov. 27, 2011 MARK BRANDON "CHOPPER" READ (1954 - ), Original Ink Drawing, 2005, Title: Old Man Side On, Signed and Dated Lower Right, Thumprinted Lower Right Mark 'Chopper' Read Art Exhibition 1 April 2021 - 11 April 2021 10.00 am - 5.00 pm . Overview. View 40 original artworks painted by notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read at Morpeth Gallery. Easter Long Weekend Thursday 1 April - Monday 5 April (Closed Good Friday) and Thursday 8 April - Sunday 11 April,.

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Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read (17 November 1954 - 9 October 2013) was an Australian convicted criminal, gang member and author. Read wrote a series of semi-autobiographical fictional crime novels and children's books. The 2000 film Chopper is based on his life. Early life. Though when he wasn't committing crime, Chopper Read made a living as a children's book author and artist - 500,000 copies of Read's books have been sold to date, making him one of Australia's most successful authors. It's his art though that will be explored in an exciting art exhibition currently on show at the Geelong Gaol Museum. Chopper's confronting art tells a story. "Flowers for van Gogh". "I REGRET nothing", Mark "Chopper" Read said in 2013 in an uncanny echo of singer Edith Piaf's call-cry, "Je Ne Regrette Rien". Now in a surprise move by the normally respectable Aarwun Gallery, its director Robert Stephens is presenting an exhibition of works. February 10 2021 - 9:30pm. RARE EXHIBITION: Mark Chopper Read's art works will be for sale and on exhibition at Morpeth Gallery in April. He was no Van Gogh, Da Vinci or Ken Done but Chopper Read.

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March 18, 2011. Paintings by Chopper Read on display in a new exhibition. ALREADY an infamous crime figure and best-selling author, Mark "Chopper" Read is adding celebrated artist to his many accolades. Invoking the biggest names of Australian crime, 22 of Read's original paintings are displayed in a new exhibition that opened last night. This auction has passed. A collection of memorabilia and artwork by Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read (Australian 1954-2013) : Auctioned on 4th February 2017 at ABBEYS BURWOOD. "Chopper" Read was one of Australia's most notorious criminals. After spending much of his life in prison, "Chopper" Read turned to writing and art later in life. Mark Chopper Read. January 9, 2022 ·. Some more of Choppers art (Black & Whites) He certainly had a unique style- a bit risqué.. but hey, that's art. (If anyone is interested in Marks art or original signed posters) leave a message in the DM's. Cheers Admin. INFAMOUS former gangster Mark "Chopper" Read's only assets when he died were artworks valued at $15,000, court documents reveal. The criminal-cum-celebrity left his entire estate solely to.

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41 original artworks painted by Chopper Read whilst he was in gaol, will be on show and for sale, as well as signed Chopper memorabilia and a full sized coffin featuring a portrait of Chopper that has been crafted into a coffee table. Chopper signed and dedicated all his paintings to underworld criminals, and people who inspired him - for example Flowers for Carl and Tribute to Nancy Wake. Read's first exhibition of 45 works in Fitzroy was a sell-out on the first night. One reporter described Chopper as a "visual artist whose interest in the arts was sparked by a friendship with the 2000 Archibald prize winner Adam Cullen". Interestingly, Chopper doesn't seem to agree.