Climate activist sentenced for vandalizing Degas statue at US National Gallery of Art
Climate activist sentenced to prison for defacing Edgar Degas sculpture at National Gallery of Art
A climate activist who vandalized the Edgar Degas sculpture at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 60 days in prison. The activist pled guilty to causing injury to the exhibit and faces additional penalties, including supervised release, community service, and restitution for the damage caused. Museums around the world have been targeted by climate protesters in recent years, with incidents of vandalism increasing. The NGA has been a repeated target, prompting concerns about the protection of cultural heritage.
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Elara Voss, graduated from the Royal College of Art in London with a Master’s in Fine Art. She specializes in contemporary sculpture and installation art, exploring themes of nature and human interaction. Elara’s works have been featured in several group exhibitions across Europe, and she is currently working on her first solo show.