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Climate activists in Italy cover 'Birth of Venus' with pictures of flood damage.

Arts and EntertainmentClimate activists in Italy cover 'Birth of Venus' with pictures of flood damage.

To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. At Florence's Uffizi Gallery, activists unfurled a banner and attached their images to the painting's protective glass. The activists from the Last Generation climate movement are protesting the Italian government's failure to address climate issues that result in more frequent floods and landslides. Two protesters were taken in for questioning by the Italian military police after authorities cleared the room.

The paper was easily removed from the glass and the painting could be seen within 15 minutes. The latest in a string of masterpieces targeted by climate activists was a painting by Botticelli. The Associated Press contributed to the report.

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