Protest

British Museum urged to raise human rights abuses as Egypt show opens

Letter asks institution to back international call for release of political prisoners

Climate activists throw soup on Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at National Gallery

Two arrested after attempt to vandalise painting

Galleries on high alert as climate protesters target famous paintings

Activists have glued themselves to works at four institutions, including Royal Academy and National Gallery

Science Museum defends oil sponsorship after XR occupation

Climate group held overnight sit-in to protest museum’s partnerships with fossil fuel companies

Science Museum climate protesters criticise ‘intimidating’ response

Group planned overnight occupation but were threatened with arrest