Summary
- Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman, attempted to have her portrait removed from an artwork by artist Vincent Namatjira at the National Gallery of Australia.
- This move has garnered international attention, sparking a discussion around the ‘Streisand effect’ where trying to hide something leads to increased publicity.
- Examples of the Streisand effect include actions by Ryan Giggs, Elon Musk, and the Church of Scientology.
- The National Gallery of Australia has confirmed they have no plans to remove the portrait, which will remain on display until July 2024.
