When iconic public buildings become political canvases, where is the border to be drawn?
Since it began lighting itself for special events, the Opera House has tried to avoid turning its sails into a political billboard.
The Opera House has only picked sides when it is confident that the colours enjoy near-unanimous local endorsement. It has declined to make a “Yes” statement on its sails, disappointing many staff and patrons, but avoiding politics. Its missteps have been rare, such as when it was lit in 2018 for The Everest horse race, seen as a celebration of gambling and a violation of the Opera House’s own policy against illuminating its sails for “corporate identities”.
But how fringe are those whose feelings about the new war are complicated by family connections or personal history? Potential controversy, or disunity, can be measured by numbers. The terrorist attacks previously mourned on the Opera House sails could safely be assumed to have minimal local support.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opera House sails shine a light on our empathy, but also our politicsWhen iconic public buildings become political canvases, where is the border to be drawn?
Read more »
Sydney Opera House at 50: the stories behind the superstitions, sleepovers and scene-stealing momentsFrom Hugh Jackman’s black eye to ‘benevolent’ ghosts in the back seats, tour guides, security staff and stage managers guide us through five decades beneath the white sails
Read more »
Pro-Palestine protester condemned over ‘abhorrent’ Opera House rallyHundreds of angry pro-Palestine protesters have been condemned for marching to the Sydney Opera House lighting flares and chanting 'f**k Israel'.
Read more »
Pro-Palestine Opera House march condemned by NSW Premier Chris Minns: ‘Deplorable’7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
‘Groundbreaking’: how a 19th-century fantasy opera has been adapted for the digital ageThis December, an opera unlike any other is opening in Brisbane
Read more »
Flares ripped at Sydney Opera House as pro-Palestinian supporters protest against the lighting of sails in the colours of Israeli flagFlares and fireworks were lit in the crowd and thrown onto the forecourt steps of the Opera House, where rows of police officers were monitoring the situation.
Read more »