Surveillance footage from the museum shows the couple taking photos while feigning to sit on the fragile chair before the man accidentally falls, heavily impacting the structure. Shockingly, they left the premises without reporting the incident, prompting museum officials to call the wrongdoing a “nightmare”. Museum Director Vanessa Carlon expressed her frustration, highlighting the need for visitors to consider the consequences of their actions while engaging with art.
The damaged chair, deemed somewhat priceless, is a hollow structure held together delicately, making it susceptible to breakage. Carlotta Menegazzo, an art historian at the museum, pointed out that a warning note was present on the chair, signaling it was not intended for use. Fortunately, restorers have since repaired the artwork, allowing it to return to its original display. Located in a museum that opened in 2020 and features numerous notable works, including pieces by Picasso, Carlon hopes that such incidents spur a culture of mutual respect in art spaces, underscoring the fragility of artistic creations.
The damaged chair, deemed somewhat priceless, is a hollow structure held together delicately, making it susceptible to breakage. Carlotta Menegazzo, an art historian at the museum, pointed out that a warning note was present on the chair, signaling it was not intended for use. Fortunately, restorers have since repaired the artwork, allowing it to return to its original display. Located in a museum that opened in 2020 and features numerous notable works, including pieces by Picasso, Carlon hopes that such incidents spur a culture of mutual respect in art spaces, underscoring the fragility of artistic creations.