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[–] troybot@midwest.social 37 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Gina Rinehart, wealthiest person in Australia. I forgot she existed until she tried to have the painting removed.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 12 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It's got some ads, but I found this article gives some additional context. This Vincent Namatjira bloke sounds pretty cool. I like the part about the exhibit's walls being painted in the colours of the aboriginal flag

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

Portraits from “Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour.” Courtesy of the National Gallery of Australia

Namatjira on left