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​​The ruling class implore us to “play the hand we’ve been dealt”, but here’s your opportunity to reshuffle the deck and deal your own cards.

These suits of cards depict prominent political and social figures in their truest forms. From war crimes to ecocides, some of so-called Australia’s finest shed their outer layers to join a deck of incompetent leaders.

This set has been inspired by the long history of political playing cards circulating since the 9th century, balancing the important roles of entertainment and commentary. With each card played, the hands dealt are stained with blood.

Poker, Blackjack, Bridge, Bluff, Spoons.

Take these figures that play the people, and in turn, play them.

Illustration of 4 ace playing cards with faces of political figures covered in blood. Featuring Gina Rineheart, Rupert Murdoch, Michelle Bullock and Jakob Stausholm.
Illustration of 4 king playing cards with faces of political figures covered in blood. Featuring Anthony Albanese, Penny Wong, Chris Minns and Richard Marles.
Illustration of 4 queen playing cards with faces of political figures covered in blood. Featuring Clive Palmer, Tanya Plibersek, Mark Dreyfus and Warren Mundine.
Illustration of 4 jack playing cards with faces of political figures covered in blood. Featuring Pauline Hanson, Peter Dutton, Jacinta Price and Karen Webb.
4 playing cards with faces of political figures and a symbol covered in blood. Featuring Brad Banducci and the Woolworths logo, Ben Roberts-Smith and a gun, Sally McManus and a hard hat and Lia Finocchiario and a sac.
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