Arson Attack Destroys Pistoletto's 'Venus of the Rags' in Naples
Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto's iconic installation, "Venus of the Rags," was destroyed in an arson attack in Naples. The sculpture, symbolizing the contrast between beauty and consumerism, was inaugurated two weeks ago and will be recreated through a crowdfunding effort. Pistoletto expressed his disappointment, stating that the destruction reflects society's tendency to respond to beauty with destruction. The incident is currently under investigation by the police.