A woman has been caught vandalizing a valuable iconic sculpture worth $68,000 by attaching googly eyes to the artwork, according to local authorities. The incident has sparked discussions about art preservation and public respect for cultural installations.
The vandalism was discovered when visitors noticed the large plastic googly eyes had been affixed to the sculpture, dramatically altering its appearance and potentially causing damage to the artwork's surface. Security footage reportedly captured the woman in the act of placing the novelty eyes on the sculpture.
The sculpture, valued at $68,000, represents a significant cultural and artistic investment for the community. Art experts expressed concern about the potential long-term damage that adhesives used to attach the googly eyes might cause to the sculpture's material and finish.
Local law enforcement has taken the woman into custody in connection with the vandalism incident. Authorities are now working to assess the full extent of the damage and determine appropriate charges for the destruction of public art property.
