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art-and-climate-change2 years ago

Climate change protesters vandalize art sculpture in DC

Climate change protesters targeted the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. by defacing Edgar Degas' "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture with red and black paint. The FBI is investigating the incident, and experts are assessing the sculpture for damage. This is not the first time climate activists have targeted historical artworks, but most high-profile protests involving art have been in Europe. Typically, activists are angry at world leaders they say are moving too slowly to combat climate change.

art-and-climate-change2 years ago

Climate Activists Vandalize Degas Sculpture at National Gallery of Art

Climate protesters smeared black and red paint on the case and pedestal of Degas's sculpture "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The protest aimed to bring attention to the climate crisis and demanded President Joe Biden declare a climate emergency as well as stop issuing new drilling permits and subsidies for fossil fuels. The museum's director denounced the behavior, and the artwork has been taken off display for assessment. The protest follows several other climate protests across museums in Europe, Australia, and Canada.