The controversial removal of a marble bust potentially attributed to Renaissance artist Donatello from the Spiš Museum in Slovakia, ordered by right-wing culture minister Martina Šimkovičová, has led to significant backlash. The bust, depicting Italian noblewoman Cecilia Gonzaga, was taken under police escort, with officials citing insufficient security at the museum. Concerns have been raised regarding transparency as the artwork's whereabouts are kept secret, and the event highlights the tension between art conservation and government authority in Slovakia.
"In a statement released on 3 June, the ministry confirmed it had taken extraordinary security measures to ensure the protection of an exceptionally rare collection item."
"According to reports in the Slovak press, Lukáš Machala, a secretary general at the ministry of culture, and an ally of Šimkovičová, arrived at the Spiš Museum..."
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