Russian woman attacks Mona Lisa painting! WTF?!

I cant believe this. Why would someone damage such a piece of art?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090811/od_afp/entertainmentfranceartmuseumoffbeat_20090811142815

Why? I don't get it... Why would someone do that?

Apparently she was crazy, and its covered in bullet proof glass so its ok *whew*

it was in bullet proof glass:lol:

To be honest, I don't see what's so great about it, but why would you do that???

Its a classic painting. 500 years old and still in mint condition.Frenzyd109

Thats bad ass lol Attacking a painting, thats like, the most awesome form of rebellion

aw man, she only threw her coffee at it? I was hoping she like, charged at it with fists in the air

I always wanted to take a famous painting like the Mona Lisa and burn it in front of a large group of art aficionados. I figure if one day I want to die, this would be a cool way to do it. Not only would I have the satisfaction of pissing off so many people but I just might get beaten to death as well.

It takes a lot of guts to attack a painting... >_>

it was in bullet proof glass:lol:

kemar7856

it was in bullet proof glass:lol:

kemar7856

That painting has more security than me. :(

Wow. That person is definitely in need of some psychiatric help.

I hope they find some medication that will help her live a normal life.

I have a vision of this woman like the crazy cat lady from the Simpson's but throwing tea cups ever were instead.

Not really a big deal, I've seen someone make that in MSpaint. But then again, i don't really care for art.

Not really a big deal, I've seen someone make that in MSpaint. But then again, i don't really care for art.

cgi15

Try it with a paintbrush. Thats a whole different game.

An empty teacup. Wow, that'll do it.

I'd do it, I hate art.

This is a great sign of respect to Leonardo da Vinci if you ask me, to try and defile his artwork.

I take it the Mona Lisa wasn't that lady's cup of tea.

I take it the Mona Lisa wasn't that lady's cup of tea.

DJ-Lafleur

Oh snap.

Great way to put it..."unhinged". :lol:

Would love to see the video of that from the security camera! :)

people these days.*sigh*

If one of my paintings were hanging in a museum and some nincompoop tried damage it in some way, I would haunt him/her from the grave.

Who cares, the painting is one of the worlds most overhyped things anyway.

Sure it took a long time, sure it's beautiful in it's own way, sure it has a little mystery around it, but c'mon. Look at it.

I'm kinda surprised this doesn't happen more often. Mentally unstable people are more likely to have an episode around rare culturally significant objects.

Never liked the Mona Lisa anyway. I'm not going to appreciate something because of its longevity, I want it to stimulate something within me, not just smile at me like its sitting on a carrot.

She attacked Mona Lisa because she is Russian. Case closed.

I would love to burn it down if i have the chance. I always thought it was an ugly piece of crap.Zerocrossings

The only reason it's famous because it's been stolen twice.

Da Vinci might have spent nine years drawing that, but nine years to other people now specially writers isn't a long time to come up with something creative.

Maybe she thought Mona Lisa was frowning at her!

What's with everyone saying the Mona Lisa is overrated? Everything is overrated these days....

They should add another piece of glass for crazy people.:P

Wow. :| What a dumbass. The real painting is right here.

what's the big deal? it's just a piece of cloth with some paint on it...

reminds me of when a guy smashed a toe off the statue of David with a hammer.

.....art critics :roll:

Wow. :| What a dumbass. The real painting is right here.

Razor-Lazor

Yeah, why didn't she attack something cool like that?..

Its a classic painting. 500 years old and still in mint condition.Frenzyd109

[QUOTE="Zerocrossings"]I would love to burn it down if i have the chance. I always thought it was an ugly piece of crap.gamingqueen

The only reason it's famous because it's been stolen twice.

Da Vinci might have spent nine years drawing that, but nine years to other people now specially writers isn't a long time to come up with something creative.

Oh noes, it's on.

Police psychiatric infirmary.

Anyone one wants to go their ask my other guy. 8)And don't try to run.

Da Vinchi - +1

the lady - 0

[QUOTE="Zerocrossings"]I would love to burn it down if i have the chance. I always thought it was an ugly piece of crap.gamingqueen

The only reason it's famous because it's been stolen twice.

Da Vinci might have spent nine years drawing that, but nine years to other people now specially writers isn't a long time to come up with something creative.