A man smashed a glass sculpture by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei at a museum in Mexico on Sunday, in an apparent protest against artistic censorship. The man shouted about artistic censorship and glued his hand to the floor before striking the artwork, which is valued at around $1 million. The sculpture, titled “Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn,” depicts an ancient Chinese vase recast in glass and suspended mid-air. Ai Weiwei is a renowned artist and activist who has been critical of China’s human rights record. The museum condemned the attack as a “blatant act of vandalism” and said it would pursue legal action. The incident has sparked debate about the boundaries of protest and the protection of artworks.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/23/style/italy-man-smashes-ai-weiwei-sculpture-hnk-intl/index.html