Vandalism of art
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Is Your Collection a Target? The Growing Threat of Vandalism by Activists
Read more: Is Your Collection a Target? The Growing Threat of Vandalism by ActivistsBy now, most of us have seen these images. A pair or small group of environmental activists stage a protest in front of a high-profile painting, artifact, or historic monument. Some splash it with paint, soup, or cake. Many glue their hands to the front of the artwork directly or to the protective glass; others…
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Protecting Our Cultural Heritage: A Call to Action for Congress
Read more: Protecting Our Cultural Heritage: A Call to Action for CongressIn recent years, a troubling trend has emerged as climate activists, protestors, and other bad actors have targeted priceless works of art and other cultural objects for damage and destruction. These acts, often intended to draw attention to urgent issues, instead leave lasting scars on humanity’s cultural heritage and the institutions that house and protect…
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The Everyday Security Threat to Museums
Read more: The Everyday Security Threat to MuseumsIt’s not just about theft. Far from it. While big heists grab the headlines and documentaries (and book deals, I should humbly add), there exists a much more common threat to museum collections, and one that is far more difficult to prevent—vandalism. In 2021 an interesting piece in the Rochester City newspaper, by David Andreatta, brought this issue…
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