National Museum director poses with Milo Yiannopoulos

A director of the National Museum of Australia has posed for a photo with right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos shortly after he said Aboriginal art was ‘crap’ and ‘really s**t’.

Janet Albrechtsen posed for a selfie with Mr Yiannopoulos and Michael Kauter, former deputy campaign director for the National Party, reportedly after the controversial commentator’s show in Sydney on Wednesday night.

During his performance in Melbourne two days earlier Mr Yiannopoulos said Aboriginal art was ‘crap’ and ‘really shit’, according toThe Guardian.

He posted the photo to his Instagram account, tagging Mr Kauter in the caption.

Janet Albrechtsen posed for a photo with Mr Yiannopoulos reportedly after he spoke in Sydney on Wednesday night

In addition to being a director of the museum Ms Albrechtsen was appointed as an ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation 

In addition to being a director of the museum Ms Albrechtsen was appointed as an ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation 

In addition to being a director of the museum Ms Albrechtsen was appointed as an ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation by then-Prime Minister Tony Abbott in 2015.

In the photo which was posted to social media both Ms Albrechtsen – a prominent conservative newspaper columnist – and Mr Yiannopoulos are wearing large reflective aviator sunglasses.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Ms Albrechtsen, the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation for comment.

Mr Yiannopoulos’ speaking tour across Australia has sparked violent clashes between protestors and generated a $50,000 bill from the police.

Mr Yiannopoulos speaking tour across Australia has sparked violent clashes between protestors

Mr Yiannopoulos speaking tour across Australia has sparked violent clashes between protestors

Promoters have said ticket and merchandise sales for the tour are 'set to pass $1million'

Promoters have said ticket and merchandise sales for the tour are ‘set to pass $1million’

Promoters have said ticket and merchandise sales for the tour are ‘set to pass $1million’, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

It is also claimed Mr Yiannopoulos will receive a $250,000 appearance fee for the tour.

In Melbourne on Monday night, hundreds of police were sent in to control up to 550 activists outside the venue for one of his performances.

Police officers were pelted with bottles and rocks and two protestors, one from each side, were arrested during the violent scenes.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted the National Museum of Australia (pictured) for comment

Daily Mail Australia has contacted the National Museum of Australia (pictured) for comment

 



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