Play the Game

​​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.