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Artworks in museums and galleries have become a focus of protest action, particularly in the U.K., where iconic paintings such as Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers," John Constable's "The Haywain" and Velázquez’s "Rokeby Venus" have been targeted. Now, the country's National Museum Directors' Council are saying "enough." The organization shared an open letter in which it cited "physical damage to the artworks [and] distress to visitors and staff alike" as reasons protestors should reconsider. "The world is currently in a very dark place, but these demonstrations now need to be taken away from our museums and galleries so that they can continue to provide light and solace to all," the letter concluded. Here's more from The Art Newspaper. [Story may be paywalled]

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