Art Exhibit About to Close

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A Canberra art exhibition is coming to a close after becoming recognised all around the world for all the wrong reasons.

Vincent Namatjira – “Australia in colour”  opened a the National Gallery back in March.

A dignified reflection of Australia’s culture and personalities among other attributes.

But Gina Rinehart took exception to her own portrait… and wanted it taken down.

The request was refused, but the story made international headlines, not to mention, the jokes on American late night Television.

Overall, the work offered a wry look at politics, power, leadership and history, from a contemporary Aboriginal perspective.

The exhibit ends This Sunday.

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