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Man Who Smashed Ai Weiwei Sculpture Has a ‘Disturbing’ Past

MYSTERY MENACE

Arturo Galansino, curator at the Italian gallery hosting the world-famous artist’s latest show, said the culprit had previously targeted “various exhibitions” in Florence.

Will Neal

Reporter

Published Sep. 23 2024 8:57AM EDT

A sculpture by noted Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was smashed on Friday by a man said to have a track record for bizarre acts of destruction. — Roberto Serra/Getty Images

Will Neal

Will Neal

Reporter

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