Russian Artist's Acid Threat Over Assange's Fate Sparks Global Debate

Andrei Molodkin's vow to dissolve iconic artworks if Julian Assange dies in prison raises questions about art, freedom, and human life.

Russian artist Andrei Molodkin threatens to dissolve masterpieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, and Warhol with acid if Julian Assange dies in prison.
The project, dubbed 'Dead Man's Switch,' is supported by Assange's wife and aims to protest against the repression of freedom of speech.
Artworks worth $45 million are stored in a safe with a corrosive substance, set to be destroyed if Assange's wellbeing is not confirmed daily.
Assange faces extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges, with his final appeal hearing set for February 20 and 21.
The initiative sparks a global conversation on the value of human life versus art, questioning societal taboos.