National Gallery of Australia Criticised for Covering Palestinian Symbols in Art Installation

The incident comes as Muslim groups complain about excessive publicity regarding the actions of two pro-Palestine nurses.
National Gallery of Australia Criticised for Covering Palestinian Symbols in Art Installation
A supplied image obtained on Feb. 21, 2025 of a dress rehearsal for the art installation, "SaVĀge K’lub: Te Paepae Aora’i – Where the Gods Cannot be Fooled," at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. AAP Image/Supplied by National Gallery of Australia
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The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has faced criticism from the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) after covering two Palestinian symbols featured in an art installation.

The exhibit, named “SaVĀge K’lub: Te Paepae Aora’i—Where the Gods Cannot be Fooled,” features several mannequins wearing uniforms, as well as a wall hanging.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].