An artist sparks controversy in Maitland by challenging a century-old racist statue with his provocative artwork, prompting the council to slap a warning sign — only for the artist to retaliate with his own sign, exposing how power seeks to control history. The statue, long revered as heritage, is now seen by many as a painful symbol of slavery and racial subjugation. As debate rages over censorship, art, and memory, the town is forced to confront uncomfortable truths — and ask who gets to decide what’s offensive and what’s sacred.

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