Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting
View: When demonstrators toss broth onto Mona Lisa artwork The headline describes an incident where protesters hurled soup at the famous painting, the Mona Lisa. The updated version simply rephrases the wording without changing the meaning.
A group of activists who are concerned about the environment have thrown soup onto the Mona Lisa's protective glass in France, demanding access to "nutritious and environmentally friendly food".
The art masterpiece created by the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci during the 16th Century is one of the globe's most well-known artworks, and is currently exhibited at the Louvre museum in the heart of Paris.
According to the Louvre, the masterpiece was shielded by a protective glass and remained unaffected.
The video footage depicts a pair of female protestors who donned shirts bearing the words "food counterattack" hurling a liquid substance.
Afterwards, they position themselves in front of the artwork and ask the question: "Which holds more significance - art or the entitlement to nourishing and eco-friendly sustenance?"
The farming industry is in a bad state. Our agricultural workers are struggling to survive on the job, as per their statement.
Afterwards, the museum security is spotted placing dark screens to cover them before removing people from the area.
The responsibility for the prank was claimed by a team known as Riposte Alimentaire (Food Counterattack).
On X, which was known as Twitter before, a statement was shared mentioning that the demonstration was a component of endeavors to incorporate "nourishment into the entire social welfare structure."
The existing food model has been criticized for discriminating against the most vulnerable and neglecting our basic right to access food.
The collective requested a card specifically for food that would be valued at €150 (£128) per month and designated for use by the general population.
According to a statement from The Louvre, a group of people associated with Riposte Alimentaire, a group focused on environmental issues, dumped some pumpkin soup onto a painting at approximately 10:00 AM local time (or 9:00 AM GMT). The statement also confirmed that no harm was caused to the painting.
According to reports, the Salle des Etats had to be cleared due to the artwork that was displayed there. The area was reopened after sanitizing procedures were completed at 11:30 am, and visitors were allowed back in.
The museum has stated that it intends to file a formal complaint.
The French Culture Minister, Rachida Dati, declared that nothing could give reason to the Mona Lisa being singled out as a target.
"On X, she expressed that the painting is a part of our legacy and should be preserved for upcoming generations," conveyed the blog post.
In the past few days, farmers have been demonstrating on the streets of the capital city of France. They demanded an end to the increasing fuel prices and emphasized the need for simplified regulations. On Friday, they obstructed vital routes that lead in and out of Paris.
Since the early 1950s, the Mona Lisa painting has been protected by safety glass after a visitor caused damage to it by pouring acid on it.
Last year, the museum declared that it had implemented a glass that was clearer and allowed for more visibility while still providing bulletproof protection.
Next year, a protester tossed a cake onto a painting while encouraging individuals to consider the well-being of our planet.
Back in 1911, the theft of the painting from the Louvre created a huge buzz across different countries. Vincenzo Peruggia, who worked at the museum which has the highest number of visitors in the world, sneaked into a cupboard undetected so he could take the painting.
The item was found again after a period of two years, when he attempted to vend it to an antique merchant situated in Florence, Italy.
