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Climate activists throw soup on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' in National Gallery

The activists, who are a part of a group called "Just Stop Oil" wants the British government to halt new oil and gas projects

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On Friday, art enthusiasts strolling through the galleries of London's National Gallery witnessed a shocking show when two climate activists threw tomato soup over Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers to protest fossil fuel extraction. No discernible damage was done to the glass-covered oil painting.

The activists, who are a part of a group called "Just Stop Oil" wants the UK government to halt new oil and gas projects.

The two protesters also glued themselves to the gallery wall to make a point. Both of them have been arrested soon after, said London's Metropolitan Police.

"What is worth more, art or life?

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