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Greek Politician Destroys Art in National Gallery, Claiming ‘Blasphemy’
In a shocking act of vandalism, a religious politician attacked four artworks on display in Greece's national museum, forcing it to close.
Far-Right Greek Politician Detained After Vandalism of ‘Sacrilegious' Artworks in Athens
Greek authorities arrested Nikos Papadopoulos, a far-right MP with the Niki party, after artworks in Athens's National Gallery were vandalized. Papadopoulos has been released from custody since his arrest on March 10,
Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens’ National Gallery, claiming they are offensive
Greece’s National Gallery says a Greek lawmaker attacked four paintings in an exhibition, including one he had previously criticized as offensive on religious grounds.
Politician detained after attacks on ‘blasphemous’ works at Greek National Gallery
Four works by artist Christoforos Katsadiotis were vandalised earlier this week, The National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum in Athens confirmed
Greek MP Nikos Papadopoulos arrested after vandalizing ‘blasphemous’ artworks
Greek Member of Parliament Nikos Papadopoulos was arrested on Monday after allegedly vandalizing artworks at the National Gallery in Athens, protesting against what he described as 'blasphemous' art that offends the Christian faith, Enikos reported.
Greek lawmaker attacks paintings he said were offensive to Christians
A far-right Greek lawmaker attacked four paintings in an exhibition at the country's National Gallery on Monday, the gallery said, after he had described one as offensive because of its distorted depictions of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
Far-Right Politician Vandalizes “Blasphemous” Artworks at Athens Museum
Parliament Member Nikolaos Papadopoulous was detained and questioned for shattering four works by artist Christophoros Katsadiotis.
Art Attack: Greek MP Detained Over National Gallery Incident
Greek MP Nikolaos Papadopoulos was detained after allegedly vandalizing artworks at Athens' National Gallery. Belonging to the ultra-religious Niki party, he considered the pieces blasphemous. The gallery,
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Greece's National Gallery temporarily closed following arrest of lawmaker after artworks damaged
Greek police detained a member of parliament Monday after he allegedly attacked art works which are part of at an exhibition ...
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Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens' National Gallery, claims they are offensive
Greece's National Gallery said a Greek lawmaker on Monday attacked four paintings in an exhibition at the museum in Athens, ...