Despite claims of "diversity", the arts scene in Australia and other western countries is depressingly uniform. The dominant culture in literature, film, television, theatre, comedy, music and visual art is politically correct in the extreme. This blog includes examples of this bias as well as thoughts on why it has come to be. Written by Perth writer, blogger and comedian Matt Hayden.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Banksy's grafitti removal in Melbourne not a unique event
Local art snobs are surely rolling their eyes about the painting over of renowned grafitti artist Banksy's "priceless" rat in Melbourne. It would no doubt confirm their disdain for Aussies as a bunch of uncultured know-nothing yokels. But they'd have to say that about Brits as well, because exactly the same mistake occurred there back in 2007.
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