Soup-Throwing Activists Protest at Mona Lisa in Paris

Two activists threw soup at the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in a protest over food security and protections for farmers, calling attention to the issues farmers face and concerns about the world’s food security. The painting was not damaged, and the activists were removed by security and later arrested. The group responsible, Riposte Alimentaire, called for French citizens to receive a food card worth 150 euros per month and highlighted the environmental consequences of the agricultural and food system. This incident follows previous protests targeting the iconic painting, and comes amid ongoing protests by French farmers for better protection against imports and increased pay.