The Most Famous Vandalised Artwork in the World

The Most Famous VANDALISED ARTWORK in the World Public works of art are for the most part appreciated. However, vandals continue to exist in many of the major cities around the world and deface these magnificent creations. Here are some of the most vandalised pieces of art in the world. The Isittle Mermaid ? What: A sculpture of a young mermaid perched on a rock by the waterside Where: The Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen, Denmark Vandalism Since being installed near Copenhagen's harbour in 1913, it has been decapitated several times. Her head had to be replaced in 1964 and was repaired or reattached at least two more times since. Artist: Edvard Eriksen The Culprits The 1964 act of vandalism was committed by politically motivated members of the Situationist movement, amongst them Jørgen Nash. The head was never recovered and a reproduction was placed on the statue. Banksy's Paper Bag ? What: This street art depicts a child about to burst a paper bag behind a police sniper Where: Bristol, U.K. Vandalism The image was covered in black paint with the signature 'Team Robbo'. Artist: Banksy The Culprits It is believed that fans of the street artist King Robbo are to blame - part of an ongoing feud between the two artists. Mona Lisa ? What: A half-length portrait Where: The Louvre of a woman - one of the most Museum, Paris famous works of art in the world Vandalism wrecking a corner of the painting. Later in the same year, a young Bolivian named Ugo Ungaza Villegas damaged the painting by throwing a rock at it. On August 2, 2009, a Russian woman, In 1956, a man threw acid at it, distraught over being denied French Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci citizenship, threw a terra cotta mug or teacup at the painting in the Louvre, cracking the glass enclosure (the painting remained undamaged). Black on Maroon ? What: A Seagram mural Where: Tate Modern, London Cost The painting was valued at £5 million. Estimates at the time suggested it would cost more than £200,000 and 20 months to MADIMP 14HN restore. Vandalism A man approached the mural and took out a brush and some black paint and wrote his name along with 'A Potential Piece of Yellowism' in the corner of the work. Artist: Mark Rothko The Culprits Wlodzimierz Umaniec, also known as Vladimir Umanets, a 26-year-old Polish national. He claimed it was an act of 'yellowism' comparable to Duchamp. He was sentenced to two years in jail as result of the vandalism. Villa Borghese Statues ? What: Roman sculptures Where: Pincio Gardens of the Villa Borghese, Rome Vandalism In 1985, more than eighty statues in the Pincio Gardens of the Villa Borghese lost KONTI their noses. Artist: Includes major collections of Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. The Culprits A biology professor who at the time lowed by the KGB and produced a note explaining he was a UFO. being caught told the police that he was being fol Phaedrus ? What: A white triptych Where: Avignon, France Valued at $2 million before the Cost act of vandalism Vandalism A woman smeared lipstick on the pure white painting Artist: Cy Twombly The Culprits Rindy Sam, who claimed she was so overcome by the painting, she had to kiss it. She was ordered to pay 1,500 euros damage. Pietà ? What: Statue of the Mother Mary cradling the body of Jesus Where: St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Vandalism Peter's Basilica and started smashing the statue with a hammer, shouting that he is the new son of A man jumped the barrier at St. God. Artist: Michelangelo The Culprits Laszlo Toth, an Australian geologist – who was eventually restrained. INSITE PORTABLE ACCOMMODATION AFFORDABLE QUALITY www.insiteportableaccommodation.co.uk References: http://news.howzit.msn.com/news-in-pics/famous-art-vandalism-1?page%=D9#image=1 http://www.toparistoday.com/site_2/Mona_Lisa.html http://www.danishnet.com/info.php/travel/little-mermaid-99.html http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/dec/13/mark-rothko-vandal-jailed