Dark Mofo announces $60,000 Aboriginal arts fund after Union Flag fallout

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The Dark Mofo festival came under fire last month over a proposed artwork. It is taking its first step to making amends | BroedeCarmody

Dark Mofo initially stood by the project, citing artistic freedom. But less than 24 hours later the festival apologised for “any hurt that had been caused” and confirmedThe festival has a long history of courting controversy, from exhibiting inverted Christian crosses to showing visitors a computer-generated man being beaten to death. The cancellation of Sierra’s project

“I look forward to working with the team and my community throughout this process to ensure all voices are heard and considered,” he said. “My hopes are that through this process we are able to continue raising the profile and platform of our artists and their deep-time connections to culture, country and community.”

, cautiously welcomed the new initiatives. He said First Nations voices needed to be at the festival’s core whenever it dealt with issues relating to Indigeneity.

 

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BroedeCarmody Wow, this might be the first time in a long time I’ve seen some one apologise by making a commitment to improve things rather than just saying they’re sorry.

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