
Visitors Damage Crystal Artworks at Italian Museum
A visitor at the Palazzo Maffei museum in Italy accidentally sat on and broke a fragile, Swarovski-crystal-covered chair inspired by Van Gogh, while posing for photos, causing damage to the artwork.
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A visitor at the Palazzo Maffei museum in Italy accidentally sat on and broke a fragile, Swarovski-crystal-covered chair inspired by Van Gogh, while posing for photos, causing damage to the artwork.

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.

A couple at Palazzo Maffei in Verona, Italy, broke a crystal-covered chair resembling Van Gogh's style while taking photos and fled the scene, prompting the museum to launch an awareness campaign on respecting art. The chair was partially restored, and police are involved in the investigation.