Activists of “Just Stop Oil” glue their hands to the wall after tossing soup at a van Gogh’s painting “Sunflowers” at the National Gallery in London, Britain October 14,2022
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The environment activists who tossed soup over Vincent Van Gogh’s popular “Sunflowers” painting on Saturday appeared in a London court on charges of criminal damages, numerous outlets reported.
The 2 ladies were objecting as part of the project group Just Stop Oil, and they pleaded innocent at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court throughout 2 quick hearings.
After discarding 2 cans of tomato soup over the Van Gogh oil painting Friday, the protesters likewise glued themselves to the gallery wall. They were eliminated by experts and nabbed, according to the London Metropolitan Police.
A representative for the National Gallery verified that there was no damage to the painting, which is among the renowned variations of “Sunflowers” that Van Gogh painted in the late 1880 s. It has actually an approximated worth of $8099 million.
“There is some minor damage to the frame but the painting is unharmed,” the representative informed CNBC. The painting was covered by glass, and it was cleaned up and gone back to the National Gallery Friday afternoon.
Just Stop Oil has actually been objecting in London for the previous 2 weeks, and the group stated in a news release that its actions were “in response to the government’s inaction on both the cost of living crisis and the climate crisis.”
“What is worth more, art or life? Is it worth more than food? Worth more than justice? Are you more concerned about the protection of a painting or the protection of our planet and people?” one activist stated in a video of the occasion.
Just Stop Oil has actually gotten extensive criticism from ecological groups and political leaders from the opposition Labour Party following the demonstration.
