
Tomato soup on Van Gogh's Sunflowers
National Gallery, London – October 14, 2022
Capitalism
A freeform launch of tomato soup onto Van Gogh's Sunflowers by two Just Stop Oil activists, accompanied by shouts of "Stop oil now!" and followed by physical adherence to the gallery wall. Extensive artistic and media coverage, including The Guardian, BBC, CNN, and Le Monde within 24 hours. A pioneering icon of contemporary climate protest, and a clear influence on subsequent interventions across Europe.
Medium
Tomato soup on oil on canvas
Dimensions
92,1 × 73 cm (36,3 × 28,7 in)
Weapon
Tomato soup, Instant adhesive