Claude Monet’s Painting Vandalized At Musée d’Orsay in Paris

Claude Monet’s painting ‘Poppy Field at Argenteuil ‘ at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris was vandalized by a climate activist on June 1, 2024. The activist, associated with the group Riposte Alimentaire (Food Response), covered part of the painting with a protest poster depicting an apocalyptic vision of the same scene.

The activist was arrested and the Musée d’Orsay working to restore the painting and enhance security measures. This incident is part of a broader and recent trend of climate activists targeting artworks to draw attention to environmental issues.