THE WHITELEY ART SCANDAL
ABC | Documentary Series | 2023
DIRECTOR
Yaara Bou Melhelm
PRODUCER
Ivan O’Mahoney (In Films)
EDITORS
Leah Donovan, Lile Judickas
COMPOSER
Helena Czajka
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Tom Bannigan ACS
COMMISSIONING EDITOR ABC TELEVISION
Kalita Corrigan
POST PRODUCTION
Spectrum Films
Synopsis
The Whiteley Art Scandal delves into the greatest case of art fraud in Australian history. It takes a rare, behind the scenes look at the glamorous and high-stakes world of art dealing.
EPISODE 1
In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by acclaimed Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial in Melbourne.
EPISODE 2
Evidence appears to mount against the two men accused of creating fake Whiteleys - but a sensational piece of evidence casts doubt on the case against them.
Directed by Yaara Bou Melhelm, The Whiteley Art Scandal was produced by Ivan O’Mahoney of the production company In Films.
Both episodes of The Whiteley Art Scandal are available to watch on ABC iView.