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Originally Published 1 year ago — by UPI News
A climate activist from Riposte Alimentaire was arrested for defacing Claude Monet's painting at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris to protest climate change. The group has a history of similar actions, including defacing other famous artworks to draw attention to environmental issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
A climate activist from Riposte Alimentaire was arrested for placing an adhesive poster on Claude Monet's painting "Coquelicots" at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris to highlight the climate crisis. The painting was protected by glass, and the museum has not commented on its condition. The group has previously targeted other artworks to draw attention to environmental issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Climate activists from the group Riposte Alimentaire targeted a Monet masterpiece at a French museum by hurling soup at the painting, following a similar stunt on the Mona Lisa last month. The group demands sustainable food and has been involved in various acts of environmental protest across Europe, including pouring dye into Rome's Trevi Fountain and splashing paint on iconic artworks. The activists' actions have sparked criticism from cultural authorities and politicians, with some calling for fines and legal consequences for such protests.