Attending the ‘Prado Extended’ presentation at Prado this Thursday, Iceta reminded that security has been increased at the entrances to national museums.
This Wednesday, Manuel Borja-Villel, director of the Reina Sofia Museum, acknowledged that the museum has had plain-clothes policemen for days – a measure only the Prado has so far – especially its most emblematic work. ‘Guernica’ without protective glass.
Museums would have to be closed to achieve “zero risk level”. Saying that it is something the ministry does not want to do, Iceta said, “The aim of museums is to exhibit the works they value, we will take all precautions, but we will not deny the function of every museum.” ”
Iceta believes there are other ways to claim “Without jeopardizing the legacy”and ordered those who do such acts not to harm “everyone’s heritage” and also to their own cause.
Prado’s director, Miguel Falomir, responded to accusations against security guards for not using physical force against the attackers, “The security guards are not authorized to use physical force.”
“There is nothing easier than attacking a job, we will do everything possible (just so it doesn’t happen)‘ he said, but the attackers got in with plastic boots that could not be detected by the metal belts.
This Thursday, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) condemned the attacks on museums around the world by groups fighting against climate change. The letter allows attackers to “underestimate the fragility” of the artifacts.
Guillermo Solana, directors of the Thyssen Museum; Prado, Miguel Falomir and Reina Sofia, Manuel Borja Villel and those in charge of museums around the world.
Source: Informacion
