In London, eco-activists ruined Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" for $ 82 million (3 photos + 2 videos)

Two eco-activists raided the London National Gallery. FROM shouting "which is more important: art or life?", they poured tomato soup Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" After that, the girls also glued themselves to wall. The activists are members of the Just Stop Oil organization, which opposes the use of fossil fuels. True, not really it is clear how the picture is related to oil and pollution of the planet. But on According to activists, their action is to call for a halt to mining oil and gas. They also demand to pay attention to rising prices and ensure a high standard of living for people in times of crisis.

By the way, the work of Van Gogh is estimated at 82 million dollars. (5.1 billion rubles). Fortunately, the picture was under protective glass and was not damaged. It's scary to think how many centuries could sit down ladies, if "Sunflowers" were spoiled. However, the frame has small damage.

After the act of vandalism, 20-year-old Anna Holland and 21-year-old Phoebe Plummer were arrested and taken to the police station.