Rinehart's emails reveal her desire not only to have her unflattering portraits removed from the NGA exhibition but also to have them permanently disposed of.
Stokes quickly responded to Rinehart, recognizing the sensitivity of her request and forwarding it to the NGA's director, indicating the potential public relations challenge.
Mitzevich suggested a direct conversation with Rinehart to explore options, highlighting a cautious approach to not debate the artistic value of the portraits.
The inquiry from the media prompted a warning from Mitzevich to Stokes, carrying possible implications for how the gallery handled such requests in the future.
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