Climate activists target Botticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’ in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery
- Climate activists protested the Italian government's handling of climate issues by attaching images of recent flood damage to Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" at Florence's Uffizi Gallery.
- The activists called for a �20 billion fund to repair climate damage and criticized the government's failure to address frequent floods and landslides.
- Protest materials were easily removed from the painting's glass, and the room reopened within 15 minutes. The activists risk up to six months of jail time under a new law.
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Climate activists have pasted photos on the painting 'The Birth of Venus' by Sandro Botticelli in the Italian city of Florence. They want to express criticism of Italy's climate policy in this way.
Climate activists target Botticelli’s Birth Of Venus in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery
Two climate activists have targeted Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth Of Venus at Florence's Uffizi Gallery, attaching images of recent flood damage in the Tuscany region on the protective glass.
Climate activists target Botticelli’s Birth Of Venus in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery
Two climate activists have targeted Botticelli’s masterpiece The Birth Of Venus at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, attaching images of recent flood damage in the Tuscany region on the protective glass.
Climate activists target Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' in Florence's Uffizi Gallery - The Morning Sun
Two climate activists on Tuesday targeted Botticelli’s masterpiece “The Birth of Venus” hanging at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, attaching images of recent flood damage in the Tuscany region on the protective glass. Authorities immediately cleared the room and the two protesters were brought by carabinieri for questioning. Under a new law, the protesters risk up to six months of jail time. The protest materials were easily removed from the glass wi…
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