Museum Security Breach in Munich

SOURCE npr.org
A museum in Munich fired an employee who snuck in and hung his own painting in the museum's modern art collection. The museum noticed the new artwork the next day and removed it. The employee faces possible property damage charges for drilling holes in the wall.

Key Points

  • Employee sneaked in and hung his own painting in the museum
  • Painting was noticed by staff the next day
  • Employee faces possible property damage charges

Pros

  • Creativity of the employee/artist in trying to display his work
  • No major damage done to the museum or its collection

Cons

  • Breach of security protocol
  • Potential property damage from drilling holes in the wall