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CTV News
10 hours ago
- CTV News
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting L'hétaïre at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The group is calling for the Canadian government to create a climate disaster protection agency to help those affected by extreme weather. Montreal police say one person was arrested for mischief after the incident and was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date. The museum says the painting was kept under protective glass and there were no immediate signs of damage to the painting itself, which is on loan from a gallery in Italy. The activist group says it has also targeted the Montreal casino and the BMO Museum with pink paint in recent weeks. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
10 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Climate activist covers Picasso painting with pink paint at Montreal museum
MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting L'hetaire at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The group is calling for the Canadian government to create a climate disaster protection agency to help those affected by extreme weather. Montreal police say one person was arrested for mischief after the incident and was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The museum says the painting was kept under protective glass and there were no immediate signs of damage to the painting itself, which is on loan from a gallery in Italy. The activist group says it has also targeted the Montreal casino and the BMO Museum with pink paint in recent weeks. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
10 hours ago
- Edmonton Journal
Climate activist covers Picasso painting with pink paint at Montreal museum
Police say one person was arrested for mischief after the incident and was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date Published Jun 19, 2025 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 1 minute read A member of Last Generation Canada speaks with a security guard after pink paint was splattered on a Picasso painting at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Photo by Last Generation Canada MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting L'hetaire at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The group is calling for the Canadian government to create a climate disaster protection agency to help those affected by extreme weather. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Montreal police say one person was arrested for mischief after the incident and was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date. The museum says the painting was kept under protective glass and there were no immediate signs of damage to the painting itself, which is on loan from a gallery in Italy. The activist group says it has also targeted the Montreal casino and the BMO Museum with pink paint in recent weeks. Pink paint splattered on a Picasso painting at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Photo by Last Generation Canada Read More Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Cult of Hockey Cult of Hockey Politics Cult of Hockey Sports
National Post
10 hours ago
- Politics
- National Post
Climate activist douses pink paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Article content Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting L'hetaire at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Article content Article content The group is calling for the Canadian government to create a climate disaster protection agency to help those affected by extreme weather. Article content Article content The museum says the painting was kept under protective glass and there were no immediate signs of damage to the painting itself, which is on loan from a gallery in Italy. Article content The activist group says it has also targeted the Montreal casino and the BMO Museum with pink paint in recent weeks. Article content Article content
Global News
11 hours ago
- Global News
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint Thursday morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting L'hétaïre at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Story continues below advertisement The group is calling for the Canadian government to create a climate disaster protection agency to help those affected by extreme weather. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Montreal police say one person was arrested for mischief after the incident and was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date. The museum says the painting was kept under protective glass and there were no immediate signs of damage to the painting itself, which is on loan from a gallery in Italy. The activist group says it has also targeted the Montreal casino and the BMO Museum with pink paint in recent weeks.
