Torn Times

Climate Activism Against Classic Art, Not Urban Infrastructure Or why I believe it’s better to destroy famous artworks than to glue oneself to streets to raise awareness about climate change. Minimum-wage Walter, who arrives late or doesn’t make it to work at all due to glue blockades, isn’t motivated to rethink his actions—he’s just angry. And even the underprivileged minimum-wage Walters, who might reconsider their actions, won’t save the planet by switching to bikes or public transport. However, Big-shot Bert, who casually loans out a Monet to a museum, has the potential to make a real difference. In contrast to art vandalism, glue protests target the wrong social class. For torn canvases ! Againat taped cars !