NSW council refuses to show world-renowned Gaza artwork over ‘unacceptable’ safety risk
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Art category. Published on November 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Jordyn Beazley. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Art category. Published on November 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Jordyn Beazley. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Exclusive: Shoalhaven council says Wall of Tears installation by Phil Buehler posed risk to staff, visitors and tenants
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A New South Wales local council has refused to show a world-renowned artwork about children killed in Gaza after asking organisers to investigate hiring “armed guards” to counter the risk of “community conflict” over the mural.
The group, Shoalhaven Friends of Palestine, was aiming to show the Wall of Tears installation by American artist Phil Buehler at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra on Tuesday, following the work being exhibited around Australia, including on the front lawns of Parliament House in Canberra in September.
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