Australian artist Vincent Namatjira has painted portraits of many rich and powerful people, though not at their request. In his words, “Displacing powerful figures takes away some of their dominance”.

That doesn’t mean they won’t still try to assert that dominance, however. Recently, Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart demanded the National Gallery of Australia remove her portrait from an exhibition of Namatjira’s work. One can perhaps understand why:

Of course, the Streisand effect is a very real thing, and it’s why you’re seeing this portrait now. Whoopsie.

The museum has thus far declined to accede to Rinehart’s demand. Again, one can perhaps understand why:

Rinehart is listed as a friend of the National Gallery after donating between $4,999 and $9,999 to the institution.

Perhaps as a billionaire, she might have donated at a higher level.