Tourists Damage Swarovski-Covered 'Van Gogh' Chair in Italian Museum
TL;DR
A couple at Palazzo Maffei in Verona, Italy, broke a crystal-covered chair resembling Van Gogh's style while taking photos and fled the scene, prompting the museum to launch an awareness campaign on respecting art. The chair was partially restored, and police are involved in the investigation.
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- ‘Idiot’ tourist sits on and shatters ‘Van Gogh’ chair adorned with thousands of Swarovski crystals New York Post
- Watch: Visitors sit on and break artwork chair in Italian museum BBC
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