Climate Activist Arrested for Defacing Monet's 'Poppy Field' with 'Apocalypse' Poster in Paris

Jun 1, 2024, 01:30 PM

A climate activist from the group 'Riposte Alimentaire' was arrested on Saturday for defacing Claude Monet's 'Poppy Field' painting at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The activist stuck an adhesive blood-red 'Apocalypse' poster over the painting to draw attention to global warming. The incident has sparked significant attention and debate regarding the methods used by climate activists to raise awareness about environmental issues.