Soup Thrown at Mona Lisa in Climate Protest

By: Mobin

Pumpkin soup tossed at the Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The iconic art piece was behind protective glass and not harmed.  

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The climate activist group "Food Counterattack" was protesting for the integration of food into France's social security system and more rights for farmers.

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The protest came amid farmer demonstrations in Paris over rising fuel costs and difficult regulations.

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This is not the first time the renowned Da Vinci painting has been targeted. In 2022 cake was thrown at it and in 1911 it was stolen.  

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No damage to the precious artwork protected by glass. But concerns over security and preserving historic paintings for future generations remains.

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The Mona Lisa has been behind bulletproof glass since the 1950s after previous attacks with acid and stones.

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The Louvre filed a complaint over the soup-throwing incident, while French leaders condemned attacks on "our heritage."

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