[MSN] A Masked Protest at the British Museum

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A Masked Protest at the British Museum 
Where: Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom

Photo and links:
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/10/16/82310/420/travel/A+Masked+Protest+at
+the+British+Museum

10/16/2007 at 9:20 AM 
Tags: Museums, China Travel, UK Travel, Environment (all tags)
 
The famous Chinese Terracotta Army seems to be a sought after target for
protesters and practical jokers alike. Last year in Xian, China a German
student dressed in a terracotta soldier costume jumped into the pit of
warriors, blending in for a few minutes until security guards nabbed him. 
This time 'round it's an environmentally responsible father-of-two in
England who's chosen to make a statement at the British Museum's exhibition
of the terracotta statues. Martin Wyness put face masks on two of figures
with the slogan "CO2 emission polluter" written on them--he's trying to say
that China has a bit of a pollution problem. 
Unfortunately for Mr. Wyness, some other museum-goers turned him in, and
he's now been banned from the British Museum for life. But hey, his cause is
getting a stack of publicity. 


Related Stories:
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/10/16/82310/420/travel/A+Masked+Protest+at
+the+British+Museum 
. Climate Protester Muzzles Terracotta Army [Reuters] 
. Experience China, Get Serious Criticism [Jaunted]
. British Museum [Official Site]



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