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    #56: Museum Mishaps

    March 22nd, 2022 · 27 minutes

    After the recent vandalism Anna Leporskaya’s Three Figures, we decided to take a look at some other remarkable (and hilarious) museum incidents.

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    Russian painting vandalised by ‘bored’ gallery guard who drew eyes on it - The Guardian
    Museum visitor who broke historic vases laments his 'Norman Wisdom moment' - The Guardian
    My precious vase hell - The Guardian
    Cleaner bins rubbish bag artwork - BBC
    Painting matching fresco that became 'Monkey Christ' resurfaces - The Guardian