Venus : 4 Articles

Climate protesters covered Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' in Florence with images of flood-ravaged Campi Bisenzio to highlight climate change impacts. The demonstration by Last Generation aimed to urge government action on climate disasters.

Climate activists attacked Velázquez's 'Rokeby Venus' at the National Gallery, protesting new UK oil and gas licenses. The painting was damaged, and the activists were arrested, sparking debates about environmental concerns and historical significance.

A man has been arrested after the life-size version of Michelangelo Pistoletto's 'Ragged Venus' was smashed. City officials said the artwork would be reinstalled.

Italian painter Pasquale "Lino" Frongia was arrested in Italy due to an international scandal involving fake Old Masters paintings. Frongia is tied to French art dealer Giuliano Ruffini, who is being investigated for selling fake paintings. Ruffini, his son Mathieu, and Frongia sold art for over $220 million.