Protests by climate activists are currently causing a stir worldwide, not just in the art scene. The “Krone” asked how the Lower Austrian museums are now arming themselves against possible actions.
It was only Thursday that a new case of climate protest caused a stir: two activists clung to a pedestal in the Natural History Museum in Vienna that contains a huge dinosaur skeleton. They wanted to substantiate their demands for a “survival policy” and for 100 km/h on the autobahn.
Monet painting in Potsdam
Just two weeks ago, a Monet painting in Potsdam was splashed with mashed potatoes. These types of incidents are happening more and more all over the world. Activists have now announced that they will also take action in this country. But how are local museums preparing for this?
Measures have already been taken in the Lower Austria Museum in St. Pölten. Due to the topicality, there is a continuous exchange with other museums. “We have briefed our supervisory staff and made them aware of the need to monitor even more closely and be vigilant without disrupting culture,” it said in response to a Krone request. According to restoration guidelines, objects have always been protected with glass or barriers.
That’s all forbidden
As bearer of the ecolabel and member of the Museum for Future, the Lower Austria Museum plays a special role: “Climate protection is very important to us. Cultural institutions have an exemplary function here.” The protection of the objects is taken just as seriously in the Gugging Museum as climate protection. For example, carrying large bags and backpacks is prohibited there.
The Landesgalerie in Krems is also arming itself
The Kunstmeile Krems and the Landesgalerie have already tightened up and informed the supervisory staff about this. The protection of the objects has the highest priority. Large bags and backpacks are prohibited. Certain loans are behind glass.
Source: Krone
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