Overview

• The activist placed a blood-red poster over Monet's 'Poppy Field', depicting a nightmarish future.
• The incident occurred at the Musée d'Orsay, a major tourist destination in Paris.
• The woman was detained by Paris police and is under investigation.
• Riposte Alimentaire has a history of targeting famous artworks to draw attention to climate issues.
• The museum has not yet commented on whether the painting was damaged.