The many forms of ‘vandalism’ in relation to modern art

Abstract

The term ‘vandalism‘ is a broad concept, and includes many kinds of behaviour in a museum of modern art. According to the precise definition, it concerns the deliberate damaging of objects. Unfortunately, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has had to deal with this at various times. However, in practice, much damage occurs during exhibitions by the public touching objects with no real intention to cause damage. Apart from the specific motives and behaviour of individual persons, various more gen...