Arena’s photographic diptych was taken by renowned fashion photographer George Antoni, and marks 50 years in the business since her debut on the Young Talent Time team. Antoni says that ‘growing up as a Lebanese boy in the 80s with three older sisters, Tina Arena was nothing short of an icon in our home. ArtsHub was there at the portrait’s reveal, and spoke with Arena, who offered essential words of wisdom for all artists. Tina Arena: I deserve this‘My first reaction was I gasped because it is not what I expected. And I just hope, that over time, people understand that is the journey of any artist.’Tina Arena: don’t tell me how to do my job‘Tina’, 2025 Georges Antoni.