Tourist damages crystal-encrusted ‘Van Gogh’ chair at Italian museum

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A visitor at Palazzo Maffei in Verona broke a fragile, Swarovski-crystal-covered chair by Italian artist Nicola Bolla, inspired by Van Gogh, after sitting on it and fleeing before staff could intervene. The museum has restored the artwork and urges visitors to respect art, emphasizing its fragility and the importance of responsible behavior.
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