Who was Bella Singh, and how did his 100-year-old photo become an ‘Aussie’ poster?
Bella Singh migrated from Punjab to Cairns in the late 1800s with 13 others in search of better opportunities.
Now, more than a century later, this Punjabi settler is set to appear on streets as the newest face in Adelaide artist @peterdrewarts ‘Aussie’ poster series.
He was once restricted by White Australia, now celebrated through art.
| Photographer | moviescientist |
|---|---|
| Camera used | Apple iPhone 14 Pro |
| Artist nationality | Australia |
| Date created | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Marker type | artwork |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |