Art Protestors Strike Again

Two protestors spray-painted the logo of Woodside Energy, an oil and gas company, on a prized Frederick McCubbin painting last week at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth. The painting was protected by a clear perspex cover and no serious damage was done. The activists claim that Woodside's activities on the Burrup peninsula are causing damage to sacred Murujuga rock art.

Woodside has responded in a statement that their operations have not impacted the rock art and they have a track record of safe and sustainable operations. This protest is part of a series of similar protests by climate activists where they defaced or glued themselves to paintings to bring attention to their cause. One person was arrested following the act.