Are museums fair-game for protest? How climate protesters are changing practices and perceptions of art vandalism
ABC Religion & Ethics, 9th July 2024

Professor Kylie Message writes, "...the targeting of art works and cultural institutions as sites of controversy or for the purposes of political and social protest is testament to the ongoing role that museums play in the continuous negotiation of national histories and cultures. Setting aside any examples that cause physical damage or pose a risk to people in the vicinity — actions that are not to be condoned — the fact that people are invested in their civic environments, and in performing their political engagement, is healthy for democracy and good news for museums." Read the full article here.