It is not true that Australians are the 'uncultured bastards' depicted in movies like Crocodile Dundee. Well, not all of them anyway.
Most Australians own a work of art - check out their T shirts after Christmas and many will feature a print by Ken Done. Coffee cups also feature art.
I came across a news item that proves the point that Aussies are right into art:
In the name of art
Thousands gathered in front of the Sydney Opera House to be photographed nude.
More works of art can be found on:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/3388924/Thousands-gather-for-naked-photos [attachment removed for space reason by admin]