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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Nour Haydar and Sarah Collard

National Gallery of Australia says it covered Palestinian flags on tapestry after security assessment

Tapestry from the SaVĀge K’lub Te Paepae Aora’i – Where the Gods Cannot be Fooled exhibition
A tapestry from the SaVĀge K’lub Te Paepae Aora’i – Where the Gods Cannot be Fooled exhibition, where the Palestinian flag is visible (left) and then hidden (right) Composite: Supplied

The National Gallery of Australia claims it covered Palestinian flags in a major exhibition after undertaking a security threat assessment, but critics say the decision was “rooted in political cowardice”.

The Guardian this week revealed two Palestinian flags on a large tapestry hanging in an exhibition currently showing in Canberra have been covered with white fabric.

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