UK National Gallery bans liquids after 'physical damage' to paintings

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2024-10-17

London (PA Media/dpa) - The National Gallery in London has made the "unfortunate decision" to ban liquids in the wake of a spate of attacks by activists on its artworks. Visitors to the London museum are urged from Friday at 10 am (0900 GMT) to bring "minimal items" to the institution including "no large bags." "Unfortunately, we have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection," the National......

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