Moment eco activist attacked priceless Claude Monet painting at Paris museum

An environmental activist was detained on Saturday after attaching a protest sign to Claude Monet’s “Poppy Field” in the renowned Orsay Museum in Paris.

This incident is the latest in a series of actions by the group Food Riposte, aimed at urging greater action to protect food supplies from climate damage.

The activist stuck a sticker to the painting, covering approximately half of it with an image depicting an apocalyptic, futuristic version of the same scene.

According to Food Riposte, the altered image is meant to illustrate the devastating effects of climate change, portraying the field "ravaged by flames and drought" as it might appear in 2100 if decisive climate action is not taken.

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On X, the activist reportedly said: "This is the picture that Claude Monet would probably paint in 2100 unless drastic measures are taken to curb climate change before then.

"Recall that this scenario is not the most pessimistic, as it assumes a temperature rise of more than +4C."

The Musée d’Orsay, home to some of the world’s most cherished Impressionist artworks, is a major tourist destination in Paris.

The museum did not respond to requests for comment on the incident, and it remains unclear whether the painting was damaged.

Paris police confirmed that the woman involved in the protest was detained and is currently under investigation.

Food Riposte has conducted similar actions in the past, targeting various artworks across France to draw attention to the urgent need for climate action to safeguard future food security.