Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair
Summary
A couple accidentally damaged a crystal-covered chair in an Italian museum and left without informing the staff. The museum has asked visitors to respect art, and the chair, which has since been repaired, is now back on display.Key Facts
- A couple broke a chair covered with crystals at the Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, Italy.
- The incident was caught on camera in April, and the footage was released on June 12.
- The chair, made by artist Nicola Bolla, is covered in Swarovski crystals, which are machine-cut glass.
- The chair is called the "Van Gogh" chair, named after Vincent van Gogh’s painting of a simple chair.
- The chair appeared sturdy but had a mostly hollow frame; a note warned people not to touch it.
- The chair has since been repaired and returned to the museum's display.
- The Palazzo Maffei museum opened in 2020 and features 650 pieces, including works by Picasso and ancient Egyptian art.
- The museum director emphasizes the need for visitors to treat art carefully and with respect.
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