Tourist Destroys Iconic Swarovski-Covered 'Van Gogh' Chair in Verona

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A tourist at a Verona museum damaged a fragile Swarovski crystal-covered 'Van Gogh' chair by sitting on it for a photo, prompting public outrage and a subsequent restoration effort, highlighting issues of respect for art and cultural heritage.
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