Anthony Lister faces rape charges, exhibition cancelled
Australian street artist Anthony Lister was arrested at his Sydney residence on Tuesday following a police investigation initiated in January. He faces charges for allegedly raping four women, aged 18 to 19 at the time, between 2015 and 2018, while they were intoxicated. Police also seized replica firearms, knuckle dusters, and illegal drugs from an industrial space connected to Lister, resulting in additional charges. One of the women was tattooed without her consent. A New South Wales Police representative indicated Lister met the victims through social circles. In response, Wollongong Art Gallery cancelled his exhibition and all related programs. Lister is scheduled for a court appearance on 7 May.
Key facts
- Anthony Lister is an Australian street artist
- He was arrested on Tuesday at his home in Sydney
- Lister is charged with raping four women between 2015 and 2018
- The women were 18 to 19 years old and intoxicated at the time
- One woman was tattooed without consent
- Police seized replica firearms, knuckle dusters, and illegal drugs from an industrial space linked to Lister
- Wollongong Art Gallery cancelled his exhibition and associated programs
- Lister is due in court on 7 May
Entities
Artists
- Anthony Lister
Institutions
- Wollongong Art Gallery
- New South Wales Police
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Wollongong