Criminal
Fine Art and Meat Cleavers
Nov 17, 2023
Museum directors in 1913 warned of potential art attacks by women; explores women's suffrage movement and violent confrontations; discusses museum responses and acts of vandalism by suffragettes.
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- Suffragettes resorted to militant tactics, including targeting artworks in museums, to raise awareness for their cause.
- Museums and galleries implemented measures such as changing display methods and increasing surveillance to protect artworks from suffragette attacks.
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Women's Suffrage Movement
The suffragette movement fought for women's right to vote in the early 20th century. Starting off with peaceful approaches, they eventually turned to more militant tactics to demand political equality.
