Protestors linked to Just Stop Oil threw tomato soup this morning on a painting housed in the National Gallery, London: one of Van Gogh's Sunflower series, created in 1888.
They were quoted as saying "What's worth more art or life?" (via Twitter).
The picture (see below for my recent photograph of the piece) does not appear to have any glass or plastic screening. Presumably there will be various layers of varnish that might afford some defence.
This is one of multiple similar actions in recent months. I can't help but feel a big sick at this which I realise is an overreaction as the painting is likely undamaged.
Destruction of culture is hardly a new phenomenon: rampaging armies have been at it for centuries.
And the damage oil pollution causes is horrendous. I don't disagree that it would be in our interest to lessen our usage of fossil fuels.
But I can't see their actions as being terribly effective. In a similar fashion to those undertaken by Extinction Rebellion, I think they risk alienating potential supporters in the mainstream.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63254878
They were quoted as saying "What's worth more art or life?" (via Twitter).
The picture (see below for my recent photograph of the piece) does not appear to have any glass or plastic screening. Presumably there will be various layers of varnish that might afford some defence.
This is one of multiple similar actions in recent months. I can't help but feel a big sick at this which I realise is an overreaction as the painting is likely undamaged.
Destruction of culture is hardly a new phenomenon: rampaging armies have been at it for centuries.
And the damage oil pollution causes is horrendous. I don't disagree that it would be in our interest to lessen our usage of fossil fuels.
But I can't see their actions as being terribly effective. In a similar fashion to those undertaken by Extinction Rebellion, I think they risk alienating potential supporters in the mainstream.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63254878
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