Strange Stories: Cracked Van Gogh

About this episode

This episode discusses the accidental and intentional damage of artwork, focusing on a specific incident involving a Van Gogh-inspired chair in Italy.

We discuss the accidental-to-intentional damage of artwork by museumgoers and social or political protestors from Italy to Paris. We primarily focus on Nicola Bolla’s Van Gogh-inspired, Swarovski crystal-encrusted chair in the Palazzo Maffei in Verona.  CW | TW: This episode discusses the accidental to intentional destruction of private property or ownership. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources News Clip:   Tourist Breaks Nicola Bolla’s ‘Van Gogh’ Chair By Sitting On It (ABC 7 Chicago) CCTV Footage: “Moment Tourist Shatters Crystal-Coated Chair Artwork in Museum” (YouTube Short) Museum: Palazzo Maffei ( palazzomaffeiverona.com ) Artsy Profile: Nicola Bolla (Artsy; artsy.net ) HENI Profile: Nicola Bolla (HENI; heni.com ) Van Gogh’s Chair Profile: Van Gogh’s Chair Portrait (The…

People in this episode

Hosts: Harry Chambers, Drew Hudson

Topics covered

• artwork damage
• museum incidents
• social protest
• cultural commentary
• true crime

Keywords

• art damage
• museum
• protest
• Van Gogh
• Nicola Bolla
• Swarovski chair
• Palazzo Maffei
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rogue Media Network, ABC 7 Chicago, YouTube, Artsy, HENI, The National Gallery, NYT, ArtForum

Books & works: Van Gogh-inspired, Swarovski crystal-encrusted chair

Places: Palazzo Maffei

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