Charges withdrawn against artist for displaying Nazi symbols in artwork
Charges against artist Michael Agzarian for displaying Nazi symbols in his artwork have been withdrawn. The artwork, which depicted politicians and business leaders in Nazi uniforms, was part of a public display in Wagga Wagga. Agzarian expressed his determination to continue creating political art despite the challenges he faced during the legal proceedings.
- ▪Michael Agzarian was charged with displaying Nazi symbols without lawful excuse due to his artwork.
- ▪The charge was dropped after 10 months of legal proceedings, which Agzarian described as 'pure hell'.
- ▪The artwork was displayed in Wagga Wagga ahead of the 2025 federal election and portrayed various politicians and billionaires in Nazi uniforms.
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Charges withdrawn against Michael Agzarian, who had Nazi symbols in artworkJBy Jessica CliffordABC RiverinaTopic:CourtsSat 23 May 2026 at 4:12pmSat 23 May 2026 at 4:12pmSat 23 May 2026 at 4:12pmCharges against Wagga designer Michael Agzarian have been dropped. (ABC Riverina: Conor Burke)In short:A charge against artist Michael Agzarian of displaying Nazi symbols without lawful excuse has been dropped.The charge was a result of a public-facing artwork on Wagga Wagga's main street depicting politicians and billionaire business leaders in Nazi uniforms. What's next:Mr Agzarian said, despite 10 months of legal proceedings, he will not stop making political art.
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