Aussie artworks ‘hijacked’, depicting alleged Bondi gunman
Victoria Police are investigating posters across Melbourne that depict the alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram in the style of a prominent street artist Peter Drew.
For more than a decade, Peter Drew’s distinctive posters have featured predominantly migrants photographed in the early 1900s with the word “AUSSIE” underneath the image, celebrating the country’s multiculturalism.
Around 40 of the imitation posters have appeared, featuring an image of the accused shooter and the word “AUSSIE” written underneath his face, copying the style of Drew’s popular series.
The posters which made their appearance from January 26 have been widely condemned by community members and city officials.
Akram was one of two alleged gunmen who police believe killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in December last year.
Police allege Sajid Akram, his father, was the other shooter. Sajid Akram was killed during the incident, while Naveed Akram survived and is now awaiting trial on dozens of charges, including murder and terrorism.
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