The Controversy Surrounding Gina Rinehart's Portrait Goes Global

Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 05:35

The demand by Australia's richest woman to remove her portrait from the National Gallery of Australia backfired, resulting in widespread attention and coverage by major media outlets such as CNN and the BBC. The painting by artist Vincent Namatjira has sparked a global conversation and drawn the interest of prominent personalities like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. Despite efforts to keep the portrait hidden, it has garnered international fame, putting Gina Rinehart in the spotlight in an unexpected way.

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Gina Rinehart Portrait Controversy

If Gina Rinehart was trying to make sure no one saw a portrait of her, recent moves have had the opposite effect.

The painting by the artist Vincent Namatjira is one of numerous portraits on display at the Canberra gallery in Namatjira’s first major survey exhibition.

Last week, media – including Guardian Australia – reported that Australia’s richest woman had demanded the National Gallery of Australia remove a portrait of her.

The portrait has been seen by millions around the world, appearing on CNN and the BBC and getting the attention of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon.

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