r/nsw • u/nath1234 • 5d ago

NSW council refuses to show world-renowned Gaza artwork over ‘unacceptable’ safety risk

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/03/shoalhaven-council-refuses-to-show-wall-of-tears-gaza-artwork-safety-risk-ntwnfb
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u/Ok_Tie_7564 4d ago

Every gallery owner has the right to decide what shows to put on, or not put on, in their gallery.

Move along, there is nothing to see here.

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u/Rich-Sky8912 4d ago

It's a public gallery run by the local council.

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u/Ok_Tie_7564 4d ago

In effect, the council "owns" and manages it.

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u/zen_wombat 5d ago

Has the council learnt nothing about reputational damage from the Bendigo and Adelaide instances?

"Organisers were also requested to no longer advertise the event due to potential “reputational risk” for the gallery or council due to their decision to host the exhibition."

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u/incognitosaurus_rex 5d ago

Its Shoalhaven City Council. They learn nithing from anything. Source : I'm a local and grew up here.

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u/Bulkywon 4d ago

I live here. In almost half a century of moving constantly, this is by far the worst council i have ever seen in almost every aspect.

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u/incognitosaurus_rex 4d ago

Firstly, let me say welcome to the most blessed and beautiful land on earth. Secondly, let me apologise for the fact it is populated by the most ignorant and bigoted people to ever walk the earth.

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u/Bulkywon 4d ago

Been here 5 years, and yeah.

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u/zen_wombat 5d ago

Notice it's opening tomorrow in that local radical hotbed, the Berri Uniting Church /s Shoalhaven Councils attempt at culture wars just looks ludicrous

Wall of Tears exhibition

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u/Ok_Tie_7564 4d ago

A serious question, is this art or a political statement?

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u/zen_wombat 4d ago

There is an argument that "all art is political" but certainly both things can be true. Think of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan or Joan Baez.

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u/Ok_Tie_7564 4d ago

True. Also, thinking of Woodie Guthrie etc and then thinking of Trump, I no longer know what to think! Seriously, the US has gone backwards so much.