The Shoah Museum in Rome acquired a piece by contemporary pop artist aleXsandro Palombo after it was defaced in an act of antisemitism. The mural depicted Holocaust survivors Liliana Segre and Sami Modiano and was eventually reproduced for the museum's permanent collection.
Key Points
The mural depicted Holocaust survivors Liliana Segre and Sami Modiano
The artist, aleXsandro Palombo, reproduced the defaced mural for the museum's collection
Several of Palombo's other pieces honoring the Holocaust have also been vandalized
Pros
Highlighting the importance of art as a form of expression and resistance
Preservation of historical narratives through artwork
Cons
Experiencing vandalism and antisemitism towards the artwork