Mona Lisa

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Protesters Make a Splash: Soup Attack on the Mona Lisa at the Louvre

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Climate activists stir up controversy by hurling soup at the iconic Mona Lisa painting in Paris. Is art under threat or is it a cry for a sustainable food system?

In a bizarre turn of events, climate activists caused a stir at the Louvre Museum in Paris over the weekend by targeting the renowned 'Mona Lisa' with canned soup. The 16th-century masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, usually admired behind protective glass, faced an unconventional protest as protesters from 'Riposte Alimentaire,' a food security group, splattered soup at its bulletproof casing. Despite the uproar, the painting remained unharmed, shielded from direct impact. The incident, captured in a social media video, triggered a debate on the balance between art preservation and advocating for a sustainable food system.

The French interior ministry beefed up security around Paris amid tensions, as angry farmers joined the fray, threatening to converge on the capital. The protest, labeled as an act of defiance by climate and agricultural activists, highlighted the ongoing discourse on environmental challenges and the need for a more resilient food supply chain. While the 'Mona Lisa' has seen attacks in the past, this soup splattering added a unique chapter to the painting's turbulent history of preservation.

Interestingly, despite the commotion, the Louvre Museum confirmed that the Mona Lisa was unscathed by the soup shower. This raises questions on the intersection of activism and art protection, prompting a reflection on the significance of cultural heritage in an era of growing social awareness. The symbolic act of protest, although met with criticism, underscores the power of art to spark conversations on pressing global issues, leaving a lasting impact on both the art world and the realm of activism.

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Protesters throw soup at the 'Mona Lisa' (NBC News)

Climate activists battled weekend crowds at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday to splash the iconic “Mona Lisa” with canned soup.

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Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting (BBC News)

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris.

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Protesters hurl soup at the Mona Lisa painting in Paris (CNN)

The Mona Lisa painting has been targeted with soup, but did not seem hit directly as it is protected by a clear casing, France Info public radio reported ...

Climate protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa in Louvre Museum in Paris (The Associated Press)

France's interior ministry has ordered a large deployment of security forces around Paris as angry farmers threatened to head toward the capital.

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Activists splatter 'Mona Lisa' with soup in Louvre Museum in Paris (ABC News)

The activists were from "Riposte Alimentaire," a food-security group.

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Climate activists throw soup at the Mona Lisa in Paris amid farm ... (Aljazeera.com)

In a video posted on social media, two women are seen throwing soup at the glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci's piece.

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Climate activists hurl soup at the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum ... (FRANCE 24)

Two protesters from a climate and agricultural NGO hurled soup onto the bulletproof glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" painting in Paris, ...

Manifestantes arrojan sopa al cuadro de Mona Lisa en París - KESQ (KESQ)

(CNN) — La pintura de Mona Lisa fue atacada con sopa, pero no pareció haber sido golpeada directamente ya que está protegida por una carcasa transparente, ...

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Activistas climáticas arrojan sopa al cristal de la Mona Lisa entre ... (Santa Maria Times)

PARÍS (AP) — Dos activistas climáticas arrojaron algo de sopa al cristal que protege la Mona Lisa en el Museo del Louvre y gritaron lemas que reclamaban un ...

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La Mona Lisa: robos, cuchilladas, tartazos y otros ataques en el ... (Yahoo Noticias)

La popular Mona Lisa de Leonardo Da Vinci ha sido objeto de varios ataques en los siglos XX y XXI.

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The 'Mona Lisa' Soup Protest, Explained (Forbes)

The Mona Lisa has been splattered with soup thrown by protesters, sparking backlash and outrage, although the famous painting is unharmed.

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Ecologistas Rocían De Sopa El Cristal Que Protege La "Mona Lisa ... (Barron's)

Dos activistas ecologistas lanzaron sopa contra el cristal blindado que protege a la "Mona Lisa" en el museo francés del Louvre el domingo por la mañana, ...

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Mona Lisa Splattered With Pumpkin Soup by Protesters in Paris (Vanity Fair)

Environmental group Riposte Alimentaire has claimed credit for the Louvre Museum demonstration.

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Activistas contra el cambio climático tiran sopa a la "Mona Lisa" en ... (Voz de América)

Dos activistas contra el cambio climático burlaron la seguridad del Museo Louvre de París y arrojaron sopa al vidrio que protege a la obra maestra de ...

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2 climate activists arrested after throwing soup at "Mona Lisa" in Paris (CBS News)

Video on social media showed two climate activists hurling soup at the "Mona Lisa" at Paris's Louvre Museum and shouting slogans advocating for a ...

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Mona Lisa Splashed with Soup by Climate Protestors (ARTnews)

“What is more important? Art or the right to have a healthy and sustainable food system?” the activists asked, speaking in French. “Our agricultural system is ...

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See the moment climate activists throw soup at the 'Mona Lisa' in Paris (ABC News)

Two climate activists have hurled soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable ...

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Food security protesters hurl soup at Mona Lisa painting in France ... (AGDAILY)

On Sunday, two female activists threw soup at the Mona Lisa at the Louvre to protest food security and protections for farmers.

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Protestors Throw Soup at Mona Lisa Painting in Louvre Museum (PEOPLE.com)

Two women threw pumpkin soup at the 'Mona Lisa' on Sunday at about 10 a.m., the Louvre confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE.

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