Artist Creates Anti-Burqa Mural



Artist Sergio Redegalli with anti-burqa mural
(Sydney, Australia) A local artist, Sergio Redegalli, has attempted to spark public debate by creating an anti-burqa mural to convey his belief that the burqa is a symbol of repression and violent extremism.

Newtown glass sculptor Sergio Redegalli has this week restored the mural painted outside his studio for more than the 40th time after dozens of graffiti and paint-bomb attacks by protesters who say it is racist and inflammatory.

In the latest incident last Sunday, a crowd of 50 activists hurled paint at the mural and then turned on police who had to call in reinforcements to restore order.

Seven men were arrested and charged with offences including resisting police, assaulting police and destroying or damaging property.

Redegalli believes the protesters are left-wingers rather than Muslim activists.

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