Climate activists threw tomato soup on Van Gogh’s painting as protest

Details: According to the Metropolitan Police in London, two people were detained on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage. The two were members of the activist group, Just Stop Oil, which uses media gimmicks to raise awareness of climate change. The painting: The two can be seen pulling out soup cans and removing an outer layer of clothing to display their Just Stop Oil T-shirts. The National Gallery stated in a statement that the picture is protected by glass and is “unharmed” other than minor damage to the frame.