
 Big Ideas
 Big Ideas Benjamin Law’s butt, and the power and politics of portraiture
 Dec 12, 2024 
 Join writer Benjamin Law, known for his witty cultural critiques, and artist Lindy Lee, who explores her Chinese ancestry through Zen philosophies, as they dive into the fascinating world of portraiture. They discuss how portraits reflect identity and power dynamics, using examples like Vincent Namatjira's controversial piece of Gina Rinehart. The conversation also touches on the role of representation for marginalized groups, the colonial legacy in art, and personal journeys of authenticity in a postmodern landscape. A thought-provoking exploration awaits! 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Identity Through Portraiture 
 02:12 • 5min 
 Portraiture, Power, and Colonial Legacy 
 07:25 • 8min 
 Art, Power, and the Streisand Effect 
 15:15 • 5min 
 Challenging Portraiture: Identity and Representation 
 20:37 • 19min 
 Embracing Art Through Struggle 
 39:33 • 9min 
 Navigating Originality and Authenticity in Postmodern Art 
 48:12 • 6min 




