Ben Quilty slams scheme that benefits 'rich white artists'

By Andrew Taylor
Updated May 18 2014 - 1:18am, first published 12:00am
"Although I like fat cheques, one of the most important reasons the scheme was formed was to support indigenous artists": Artist Ben Quilty. Photo: Rachel Kara
"Although I like fat cheques, one of the most important reasons the scheme was formed was to support indigenous artists": Artist Ben Quilty. Photo: Rachel Kara

One of Australia's most successful artists has slammed a scheme that pays artists a royalty every time their artwork is sold.