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Mar 2023
51m 57s

Re-Air: Are Climate Activists’ Art Attac...

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In recent months, headlines around the world have blared the news of a startling new trend of activism where protesters physically attack famous artworks with paint, food, and glue. The activists are trying to draw attention to global issues of climate change and museum ethics, and agree or disagree, you can’t argue that their tactics are making waves and fi ... Show More
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