About Us

The philosophy is simple. We wish to share with the world our passion for art and the remarkable talents of our artists. We take pride in working with artists, patrons, collectors and colleagues who are kindred spirits.

TREVOR THE COLLECTOR

Trevor Harvey began collecting art at an early age. His keen interest in collecting and expanding his knowledge of art, grew exponentially over his lifetime. Trevor Harvey’s collecting education began with extensive travels in early art trade around the world. At the tender age of 22 Trevor Harvey spent 6 months traveling alone in New Guinea, Borneo, Biak, Ambon and Celebes. This was to be the first of many trekking trips to remote regions where Trevor traded with the local villagers to procure their carvings, ceremonial head dresses, axes, knives, spears, food bowls, textiles and other items he considered worthy of collecting (These items had to be original and currently in use by the individual or community to be of personal interest). Trevor Harvey continued this extensive traveling for 6 years trading in the international art market.

Trevor Harvey’s enthusiasm for collecting has proven to be infectious amongst other collectors. Trevor believes that collecting must feel “like falling in love with the same excitement, palpitations, sweaty palms and that dizzying high.”

Trevor often refers to Picasso as his influence, when alluding to a quote that he first discovered written in large bold letters on a European Museum wall: “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso.

Another of Trevor’s favourite quotes is from arguably the worlds greatest ever collector, J. Paul Getty. When asked how he amassed such an extensive and diverse collection, he simply said, “I buy what I like and like what I buy.”

TREVOR THE GALLERIST:

The Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery has been located at Seaforth for 18 years from when it opened in the beginning of February 1994. The gallery was formally known as A.R.T. Galleries and was located in Cathedral Street, Woolloomooloo for 14 years prior to its inception in 1979 where the business was located in Alfred Street, Milsons Point.

During the early years Trevor was mainly involved in Art Publishing of Open and Limited Edition works on Board, Canvas and Paper. They established Retail/Wholesale distribution centres throughout the World, turning over in excess of US$15 million at point of sale from the late 1970′s through the 1980′s, with distribution outlets in; Johannesburg, Cape Town, London, Dublin, Paris, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto, Auckland, Wellington and all major cities throughout Australia. Trevor Harvey expanded the business and bought in partners over the years. His final business partner since 1993, fellow Director Skii completes the partnership with her devotion to detail and relentless pursuit of excellence. TVH is nothing less than a way of life.

We warmly welcome you to our gallery and invite you to join us as we make future discoveries together.

We can also be found on Facebook,LinkedIn, and Twitter, where we will regularly update on the latest news, artist tid-bits and engage with collectors.

Thank you for your interest.