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Award-winning artist accused of copying second artwork (opens original article in a new tab)

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Australian artist Jane Allan faces accusations of copying two artworks, including a Basquiat painting, for prize wins.

  • Award-winning artist Jane Allan accused of copying a 1982 Basquiat painting for a 2022 prize
  • Allan previously accused of copying Nicholas Harding's work to win a $20,000 prize in 2025
  • Art historian Sasha Grishin called Allan's works 'plodding plagiarism' relying on well-known artists

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