Overview

• Nicola Bolla created the contemporary piece fully encrusted with Swarovski crystals as a reinterpretation of Van Gogh’s iconic chair.
• Surveillance footage captured the couple photographing the artwork before attempting to sit on it for a dramatic photo.
• The chair collapsed under the man’s weight, resulting in irreparable damage to the installation.
• The museum publicly condemned the act as irresponsible and disrespectful, filing a complaint against unknown individuals.
• Italian authorities have launched a hunt for the couple who fled the museum before security could intervene.