Shocking Vandalism at Ai Weiwei Exhibition in Bologna

A 57-year-old Czech man vandalized a sculpture by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei at an exhibition in Bologna, Italy. The incident occurred during a private opening, leading to the man's arrest. The artwork's fragments were removed and will be replaced by a print and an explanatory label.

During the private opening of Ai Weiwei's exhibition in Bologna, a 57-year-old Czech artist was arrested for vandalizing a sculpture. The incident, described as 'reckless and senseless,' shocked onlookers and led to immediate legal action.

The sculpture, part of the 'Who am I?' exhibition, was smashed, and CCTV footage shared by Ai Weiwei shows the assailant acting triumphantly before security intervened. The pieces were subsequently covered and removed.

The exhibition curator condemned the act, emphasizing the irony that Ai Weiwei's works highlight destruction as a form of protest against authority, contrasting sharply with the vandal's actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)