An exhibition includes the last paintings made by Myuran Sukumaran before his execution in a message against the death penalty and fight for global human rights.
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The Second Last Day, painting by Myuran Sukumaran painted before his execution at Bali’s Kerobokan prison
The late Margaret Olley used to ‘hammer’ Ben Quilty about taking on causes’. Clearly, the Archibald-winning artist didn’t listen.
Quilty believes that artists have a responsibility to use their voice to change society. He told ArtsHub that, ‘There’s still a of lot of “haters” in the community … (and) creativity is the core of forgiveness in society.’
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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