Climate Activist Arrested After Defacing Monet Painting in Paris

Protester from Riposte Alimentaire group covers 'Poppy Field' with apocalyptic poster to highlight climate crisis.

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.