I was a kid in the 70s when the Whitlam government bought Blue Poles for the National Gallery. It created LOTS of controversy. The Guardian put out a good pod today, talking about the acquisition of the painting and it’s impact at the time.
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The American painting that sparked an Australian culture war
Podcast Episode · Full Story · 30 August · 21min