"A man’s selfie attempt caused significant damage to Van Gogh's Chair at Palazzo Maffei, highlighting the concerning trend of gallery etiquette declining among visitors."
"At the Uffizi Galleries, a visitor tore a 1712 portrait while trying to pose like the subject, leading museum officials to contemplate restrictions on visitor behavior."
Artworks are increasingly damaged by visitors taking selfies and videos instead of respecting gallery etiquette. Recent instances include damage at Palazzo Maffei and the Uffizi Galleries. A man caused damage to Van Gogh's Chair while posing for a photo, and another tore a historical portrait by leaning into it to replicate a pose. Museum officials are now considering imposing restrictions to curb this behavior, as overcrowding and phone use have led to challenges in maintaining artworks and managing crowds effectively.
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