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European museums are facing increasing challenges from tourists taking selfies and engaging in risky behavior, leading to damage of artworks and museum property, prompting calls for better safety measures and visitor management.
New York City police detained 34 people after a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum, where demonstrators damaged artwork and harassed security staff. The protest, organized by Within Our Lifetime, aimed to pressure the museum to divest from investments linked to Israel's actions in Gaza. Six individuals were arrested and charged with crimes, while others received tickets or summonses for misdemeanors. The museum closed early due to safety concerns.
The NYPD arrested 34 people after a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum led to damaged artwork and staff harassment. The protest, organized by Within Our Lifetime, aimed to pressure the museum to divest from investments linked to Israel. The museum closed early due to safety concerns. This incident is part of a broader wave of pro-Palestinian protests across the U.S., including significant actions on college campuses.
Environment activists from Aterstall Vatmarker smeared red paint and glued their hands to the protective glass on a Monet painting at Stockholm's National Museum. The painting, "The Artist's Garden at Giverny," is being examined by the museum's curators to see if there has been any damage. The activists claimed that a climate catastrophe is also a health crisis, and accused the Swedish government of not respecting its international climate commitments. The museum expressed opposition to actions that risk damaging works of art. Two women were arrested in connection with the incident.