Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano criticized climate activists’ attacks on artworks. “The senseless and unfounded violence against the paintings, installations and works of our museums and galleries forces us to take immediate action, starting with covering all paintings with glass,” the minister stressed.
“Given the great heritage to be protected in Italy, this intervention will place a significant burden on the Ministry and the entire nation and, unfortunately, also lead to an increase in the price of entry to the museums,” Sangiuliano told a press. free on Sunday.
“Constant Attacks and Attacks”
“The continuous attacks and attacks, which are increasingly taking place to damage our artistic and cultural heritage, make it necessary to rethink and strengthen the protection of our works. Once again there is a risk that the actions of some violent people will have a negative impact on Italians and especially on those who want to visit a beautiful exhibition,” the minister concluded.
Fifty pounds of flour sprinkled on Warhol car
Climate activists are currently making headlines with pasting campaigns or attacks on works of art. Four activists sprinkled eight kilograms of flour on Friday and stuck their hands on a car decorated by Andy Warhol at an exhibition of works by the famous pop artist. Unlike similar incidents around the world, the plant was not protected by protective glass. The car is worth about 10 million euros.
Oil attack in Vienna
Only Tuesday, the glass-protected famous painting “Death and Life” by Gustav Klimt in the Leopold Museum in Vienna was covered in oil. One of the activists also put his hand on the protective glass.
Tomato soup had previously been pitched to Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh’s famous work “Sunflowers” at the National Gallery in London. This work was also protected by a window.
Source: Krone
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