There Is a Long History of Vandalizing Art for a Cause. But Is It Effective?
The author of "Takedown: Art and Power in the Digital Age" explores what the past can teach us about the current eco-protest wave.
Source: artnet.com
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Why our galleries are powerless against art activists
With artworks around Europe being pelted by soup and mashed potato, the consequences for culture-lovers could be severe – and permanent
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Trial of Just Stop Oil co-founder postponed as protest lawyers say they are overwhelmed with cases
Hannah Hunt (right), 23, co-founder of Just Stop Oil and Eben Lazarus (left), 22, staged the protest at the National Gallery on July 4. The pair allegedly stuck large sheets of paper over the painting.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Just Stop Oil eco-zealot who glued himself to The Last Supper at the Royal Academy appears in court
Caspar Hughes, 51, walked into Westminster Magistrates court for a case management hearing wearing a tweed blazer, dark blue shirt and jeans.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Badenoch Calls for Green Investment to 'Future-Proof' UK Economy
Trade secretary Kemi Badenoch, who has previously criticised net-zero policies, called investment in green energy “the future-proofing force ...
Source: theepochtimes.com
Here Is Every Artwork Attacked by Climate Activists This Year, From the 'Mona Lisa' to 'Girl With a Pearl Earring'
More and more environmental activists are targeting art history's greatest treasures with glue and food to battle about climate change.
Source: artnet.com
'A Grave Mistake': Britain Reinstates Fracking Ban As Its Energy Crisis Rages
‘A Grave Mistake’: Britain Reinstates Fracking Ban As Its Energy Crisis Rages Jack McEvoy on October 27, 2022 New United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi
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The 10 Suffolk areas named best places to live in England
Ten places in Suffolk are among the best places to live in England according to Muddy Stilettos, including Woodbridge, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury
Source: eadt.co.uk
Who are Just Stop Oil Protesters & Why do They Attack Art?
Just Stop Oil is a UK-based climate protest movement. Opposing new fossil fuel projects, advocating for renewable energy - this is what Just Stop Oil is about.
Source: sputniknews.com
Targeting artworks
There’s been a string of protests in museums. We’d like to know your views.
Source: nytimes.com