JOURNAL ARTICLE

VANDALS OF CIVILIZATION.

  • Published In: National Review, 2025, v. 77, n. 3. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bauer, Fred 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from National Review discusses the motivations behind climate activists' attacks on cultural heritage, particularly art pieces in major museums. These activists, such as those from groups like Just Stop Oil and Last Generation, deface famous paintings and artifacts to draw attention to the harm caused by carbon-based technologies and demand action on climate change. The attacks, while claiming to raise awareness, have sparked debates on the effectiveness and ethics of such actions, with some arguing that defacing art undermines the importance of cultural heritage and the need for a more nuanced approach to addressing environmental concerns. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:National Review. 2025/03, Vol. 77, Issue 3, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0028-0038
  • Accession Number:182377204
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