Czech Artist Destroys Ai Weiwei Sculpture at Bologna Exhibition

Vaclav Pisvejc, known for past acts of vandalism, was arrested after smashing the 'Porcelain Cube' during a private event.

Ai Weiwei's 'Porcelain Cube' was destroyed at the Palazzo Fava in Bologna during a private opening.
The attacker, 57-year-old Czech artist Vaclav Pisvejc, has a history of targeting significant artworks.
Security footage showed Pisvejc pushing the sculpture off its mount and holding up a broken piece in triumph before being subdued.
The exhibition's curator condemned the act as reckless and senseless, noting the irony given Ai's exploration of destruction in his art.
The museum replaced the shattered sculpture with a life-sized print and a label explaining the incident, as per Ai's request.