January 28th 2024.
The actions of a group of environmental protesters have sparked outrage after they made a bold statement by throwing soup at the iconic Mona Lisa. In a video that has gone viral, two women can be seen sneaking past the barriers that guard the Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece, before hurling soup onto the painting. The unexpected incident caused quite a stir at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
As the footage shows, the two protesters then revealed white t-shirts with the words 'Riposte Alimentaire' boldly written in black capital letters. This translates to 'Food Response' in English and was a clear message from the activists regarding their demand for healthy and sustainable food. It's worth noting that the Mona Lisa is housed at the Louvre, making it a prime location for their protest.
This is not the first time the Mona Lisa has been the target of climate activists. Just last year, in May 2022, a man disguised as an elderly woman in a wheelchair attempted to deface the painting by throwing cake at it. As he was being escorted out of the building, he shouted, "Think of the planet!" in reference to his intention of making a statement against climate change.
The man's actions did not stop there as he also tried to smash the protective glass in front of the painting. Fortunately, his efforts were unsuccessful, and the Mona Lisa remained unharmed. It's clear that these protesters are determined to use any means necessary to raise awareness about their cause, even if it means targeting priceless works of art. Only time will tell what their next move will be in their fight for a better planet.
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