A crystal-covered chair inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's painting was damaged when a tourist sat on it for a photo at an Italian museum. The chair, created by artist Nicola Bolla, was covered in Swarovski crystals and based on Van Gogh's 1888 painting "Van Gogh's Chair." The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the man breaking the chair's seat and legs before leaving with the woman. The museum initially feared the chair was unfixable due to its delicate design but restorers were able to repair it. The museum has reported the incident to the police and released the footage as a reminder to treat art with respect.
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