Australian art has long depicted outlaws, Khaled Sabsabi’s critics should remember. Let’s start with Ned Kelly | Ella Barclay

Khaled Sabsabi’s depiction of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in his 2007 work You sparked outrage.

The work features images of the now-deceased Lebanese Hezbollah leader.

The news sparked shock resignations at Creative Australia , private funding retractions and widespread outrage across the Australian and international arts sectors.

A number of prominent Australian artists have depicted outlaws and controversial figures in their work.