Joke sculpture transfer campaign doubles down

MRCC councillors Helen Healy, Rebecca Crossling and Ali Cupper are open to negotiation for the notorious sculpture. Picture: Ben Gross
Lochlainn Heley

THE people behind the Tropic North Campaign have doubled down on their bid to transfer the notorious “Yellow Peril” sculpture following the City of Melbourne Mayor’s rejection of the request. The tongue in cheek Bring the Vault Home campaign officially launched during the weekend, with advocates declaring the controversial Vault sculpture by Ron Robertson-Swann belongs […]

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