Monet Painting at the Musee d'Orsay Vandalized by Climate Activist

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16. From France 24, citing AFP:

Activist arrested for attacking Monet painting in Paris

Paris (AFP) – A climate activist was arrested on Saturday for sticking an adhesive poster on a Monet painting at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris to draw attention to global warming, a police source told AFP.

Issued on: 01/06/2024 - 13:03
Modified: 01/06/2024 - 13:02

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It was not protected by glass. The Musee d'Orsay did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment on the condition of the painting after the attack.

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Climate activist arrested for attacking Monet painting at Paris's Orsay museum

A climate activist was arrested on Saturday for sticking an adhesive poster on a Monet painting at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris to draw attention to global warming, a police source told AFP.

Issued on: 01/06/2024 - 16:27
Modified: 01/06/2024 - 19:39

By: NEWS WIRES

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A restoration expert examined the painting which suffered no permanent damage, the Musee d'Orsay told AFP, adding that it had been put back on the wall.

"The exhibition is entirely accessible to the public again," a spokesperson said.

The museum would file a criminal complaint, the spokesperson added.

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