Environmental activist detained for sticking protest sign on Monet's painting at Orsay Museum in Paris
- An environmental activist stuck a protest poster on a Monet painting at the Orsay Museum in Paris.
- The activist was subsequently detained for the act.
- The incident sparked discussions about the boundaries of activism and art preservation.
An activist in Paris stuck a protest sign on a Monet painting in the Orsay Museum. The group, Food Riposte, wants to protect food supplies from climate change. The museum, Musée d’Orsay, has famous Impressionist works. The activist targeted "Poppy Field" by Claude Monet, showing a future scene if climate change continues. The woman was detained by Paris police for investigation. It's unknown if the painting was damaged. The museum did not comment. An environmental activist in Paris put a protest sign on a Monet painting in the Orsay Museum. The group, Food Riposte, is worried about how climate change affects food supplies. The museum, Musée d’Orsay, has famous Impressionist art. The activist changed "Poppy Field" by Claude Monet to show a future scene if climate change isn't stopped. The woman was taken by Paris police for questioning. It's not clear if the painting was harmed. The museum didn't say anything.