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HA-HA
Self Portrait
aerosol on 300gsm hot press archival paper
Friday 17 April, 11AM
Join us at the Pop-Up Benalla Art Gallery to explore the practice of HA-HA, a leading force in the Australian street art scene whose work critically examines the forces shaping modern life, including the pervasive influence of mass media, the rise of artificial intelligence, the commodification of culture, and the shifting nature of labour in a digital age.
The talk coincides with his exhibition Street Art Bushranger. The exhibition is closely linked to Benalla through HA-HA’s iconic stencilled portrait of Ned Kelly. The artist draws a deliberate parallel between the outlaw legacy of Kelly and the criminalisation of street art, viewing both as acts of resistance and defiance against authority.
Where: Pop-Up Benalla Art Gallery, 75 Bridge Street East, Benalla
Registration essential: To secure your place, book online, call on 5760 2619 or email gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au
Cost: FREE
Official Exhibition of the 2026 Benalla Street Art Festival
