Published in Overland Issue 226 Autumn 2017 · Uncategorized Guest artist for Overland 226: Nicky Minus Nicky Minus Cover Fiction illustration, ‘The trip’ Fiction illustration, ‘The war is a bird with a broken wing’ Fiction illustration, ‘A consequence of things’ Fiction illustration, ‘Super falling star’ Back cover Read the rest of Overland 226 If you enjoyed this work, buy the issue Or subscribe and receive four outstanding issues for a year Nicky Minus Nicky Minus is a cartoonist whose work has most recently appeared in The Lifted Brow, Overland and both editions of the American anthology Resist. More by Nicky Minus › Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays 27 February 202527 February 2025 · ecology Keeping it in the ground: pasts, presents and futures of Australian uranium Nicholas Herriot Uranium has come a long way from the “modern Midas mineral” of the 1950s. However, in an increasingly dangerous, militaristic and volatile world, it remains a lucrative and potentially lethal metal. And it is so important precisely because of its contested past and possible futures. 25 February 202525 February 2025 · the arts Pattern recognition: censorship, control and interference in Australia’s art ecology David Pledger My final thoughts go to the artist and curator who have borne the brunt of this injury. Selection for the Venice Biennale is a significant event for an Australian artist and curator. To be treated so shabbily must cause pain to both. One can only hope the outcry of fellow artists, the solidarity shown by many, and the strong stance of their shortlisted colleagues, provides some succour.
