Soup‑Splash Spectacle: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers Get a Tomato Razzle‑Dazzle
Last Friday, two compassionate activists from the Just Stop Oil campaign decided a splash of tomato soup would do wonders for climate activism—and for Van Gogh’s beloved Sunflowers, of course.
The Scene
A clip, released by the protest group, shows the duo hurled Heinz tomato soup straight onto the canvas. The Sunflowers, actually one of five global replicas, took the punch without a dent. The only casualty was the frame, which suffered a minor tweak.
Legal Consequences
Police quietly rolled out a pair of age tags: 21‑year‑old and 20‑year‑old. Both girls will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, charged with “criminal damage to the frame of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.” An additional activist is slated to face charges for defacing the sign outside New Scotland Yard. In total, 28 protesters were detained that day.
Restoration Worth Mentioning
- The painting was promptly re‑displayed after the incident.
- Weather‑proof paint was applied to the frame to seal any dents.
- The Gallery thanked the protesters for their “unique art‑injection” (and reminded them to keep it on the wall).
All told, the movement moved from a spicy splash to an actual legal ding. The protestors aim to spark change—perhaps the next wave will be a bit more… water‑based.
