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Climate Activists Make a Splash: Mona Lisa Soup Protest at the Louvre

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Protesters stir controversy by hurling soup at the iconic Mona Lisa painting, sparking shock and outrage among visitors at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Get the scoop on this bizarre protest!

In a daring move that left visitors at the Louvre gallery in awe, two climate activists from the food-security group 'Riposte Alimentaire' took their protest to the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The protesters managed to evade security barriers and splatter the bulletproof glass protecting the artwork with red and yellow soup, advocating for sustainable food systems. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked debate on the balance between art and activism in the fight for a better future.

The Mona Lisa, one of the world's most renowned artworks, has faced various challenges over the centuries, but being targeted by protesters with soup adds a unique chapter to its storied history. The clash between environmental activism and artistic preservation raises questions about the impact of such actions on cultural heritage and the environment. While the painting remains unharmed, the symbolic gesture has ignited discussions on the power of art to amplify social and environmental causes.

Amid the soup-throwing spectacle, the Mona Lisa's legacy as a captivating enigma continues to intrigue art enthusiasts and historians worldwide. From being hailed as a killer's muse to sparking debates on the artist's intentions, the painting's mystique endures despite the unconventional protest it endured. The incident serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of this masterpiece and the diverse interpretations it inspires, transcending time and sparking modern controversies.

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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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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, ...

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Mona Lisa painting targetted by protesters who throw pumpkin soup ... (The Independent)

Visitors at the Louvre gallery watched in shock as a woman threw liquid from a tin onto the Leonardo da Vinci painting, one of the word's most famous artworks.

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Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting in Paris (Sky News)

Two climate activists threw red soup at the Mona Lisa in Paris. Footage shows two women ducking a security barrier to get close to the painting, ...

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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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Watch: Soup thrown at Mona Lisa painting (BBC News)

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the world's most famous artworks, and is held at the Louvre in France's capital. It sits behind ...

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Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa in Paris (The Guardian)

Visitors at Louvre look on in shock as Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece attacked by environmental protesters.

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Protesters at Louvre throw soup at Mona Lisa (Art Newspaper)

Members of Riposte Alimentaire demand the right to "healthy and sustainable food" after splattering yellow soup over the protective glazing in front of ...

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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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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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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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A killer's muse, a goddess, or actually a man? … 10 things you need ... (The Guardian)

The protesters who threw pumpkin soup at the world's most famous painting have made headlines around the world. But what is it that makes Leonardo da ...

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How will attacking the Mona Lisa save the planet? (Spectator.co.uk)

Two activists from Riposte Alimentaire – France's answer to Just Stop Oil – attacked the Mona Lisa at the Louvre.

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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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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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