Protesters Try To Destroy A Famous Painting Again
According to NBC News, the “Mona Lisa” was recently attacked with canned soup by climate activists on Sunday at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Protestors tried to destroy the famous painting again. This isn’t the first time.
ALERTE - Des militantes pour le climat jettent de la soupe sur le tableau de La Joconde au musée du Louvre. @CLPRESSFR pic.twitter.com/Aa7gavRRc4
— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR)
January 28, 2024?s=20">A video was released on Twitter almost immediately after the attack. This video shows two women crossing the barrier in front of the painting and throwing red soup at the painting.
The women were both wearing shirts that said “Riposte Alimentaire,” which means “food response.” This is a food sustainability activist group located in France.
While in front of the painting, one woman shouts “What is more important? Art or healthy sustainable food?”
Workers at the museum quickly blocked the activist and painting from view. The room the painting is in was evacuated and stayed closed for around 90 minutes to clean up the mess.
Luckily, no damage was done to the painting, which has been safely kept under glass for a long time.
The museum did state that they would be lodging a complaint. It is unknown if the complaint will be made to law enforcement or the group the protestors stand for.
Museums are used as a stage for protestors often. Climate protestors often target famous paintings by throwing food or paint at them to get people’s attention.
The “Mona Lisa” has been targeted in the past. Just two years ago, in 2022, an activist shouted “Artists tell you: Think of the Earth. That’s why I did this,” while smearing cake all over the painting.
You Can Get Free Admission To Several Charlotte Area Museums
Did you know you can get free admission to many Charlotte area museums? Actually, you can, the first weekend of every month. The program is called “Museums on Us” and is sponsored by Bank of America and Merril nationwide. Simply bring a valid Bank of America or Merill credit or debit card and matching photo ID for admission. The free admission is only valid for the cardholder all guests must have their own card.
In addition to just Charlotte area museums, the program includes more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide. It is important to note that in some instances this will exclude special exhibits. Additionally, individually ticketed are not included.
The fine print:
Museums on Us is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders during the first full weekend of every month. Present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID to gain one free general admission to a participating cultural institution. Cardholder only. Check participating cultural institution for operating hours. Excludes ticketed and special exhibitions and fundraising events.
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Museums included in Charlotte are:
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