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Toronto Sun
16-07-2025
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- Toronto Sun
Vandalized Picasso painting back on display at Montreal museum after restoration
Climate protesters threw pink paint at the Picasso painting in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts last month. Published Jul 16, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute read A Pablo Picasso painting at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is now restored after being splattered with paint by a climate activist last month. The museum announced Wednesday that Picasso's The Hetaera is back on display until Sept. 7 as part of the exhibition Berthe Weill, Art Dealer of the Parisian Avant-garde. A member of the climate activist group Last Generation Canada threw pink water-based paint at the painting on June 19. The work was covered by a layer of glass that protected it from damage, but the gilding on the frame was damaged in the incident and required restoration, according to a statement from the museum. In response to the frequent acts of vandalism carried out by activists at museums in recent years, the MMFA increased security measures in 2022 to protect the artwork. That includes checking all bags larger than 30 by 40 cm at the cloakroom, and security inspection of smaller bags. 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. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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 Don't have an account? Create Account Celebrity Crime Entertainment Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons
Montreal Gazette
16-07-2025
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- Montreal Gazette
Vandalized Picasso painting back on display at Montreal museum after restoration
A Pablo Picasso painting at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is now restored after being splattered with paint by a climate activist last month. The museum announced Wednesday that Picasso's The Hetaera is back on display until Sept. 7 as part of the exhibition Berthe Weill, Art Dealer of the Parisian Avant-garde. A member of the climate activist group Last Generation Canada threw pink water-based paint at the painting on June 19. The work was covered by a layer of glass that protected it from damage, but the gilding on the frame was damaged in the incident and required restoration, according to a statement from the museum. In response to the frequent acts of vandalism carried out by activists at museums in recent years, the MMFA increased security measures in 2022 to protect the artwork. That includes checking all bags larger than 30 by 40 cm at the cloakroom, and security inspection of smaller bags.
