Art or vandalism? Behind the cult of Pam the Bird
Melbourne graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell, 22, prompted a nine-hour standoff with police on Tuesday after scaling a 120-metre-high pillar on the Bolte Bridge. Known for his artwork 'Pam the Bird,' he descended without injury at 11 AM and was taken into custody. City leaders condemned his actions as vandalism, despite a polarized public opinion.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 06:07 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 06:10 UTC
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