Artworks Under Siege

Just Stop Oil: A Chronicle of Art Attacks

Artworks Under Siege

Just Stop Oil, a climate activist group, has made headlines for its bold and controversial actions, including high-profile attacks on iconic artworks. Here is a comprehensive list of the artworks targeted by the group:

Victims of Climate Protest:

• Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" (National Gallery, London)
• Diego Velázquez's "Rokeby Venus" (National Gallery, London)
• Peach Trees in Blossom by Vincent van Gogh (Courtauld Gallery, London)

About Just Stop Oil

Just Stop Oil is a group of activists dedicated to halting new oil and gas projects in the UK. They believe that the continued reliance on fossil fuels is fueling the climate crisis and endangering the planet.

Their tactics have sparked intense debate and divided public opinion. While some praise them for raising awareness about climate change, others criticize their methods as counterproductive and damaging to cultural heritage.