Three Just Stop Oil activists threw soup at two of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings in London's National Gallery on Friday, just hours after two other members of the protest group were jailed for doing the same thing in 2022.

The activists threw tomato soup at the "Sunflowers" owned by the London Gallery – the painting targeted two years ago – and another from the series that is on loan from Philadelphia Museum of Art for a temporary exhibition.

The National Gallery said three people had been arrested and the paintings were unharmed.

The stunt came just a few hours after Phoebe Plummer, 23, and Anna Holland, 22, were sentenced for throwing tins of tomato soup on the London-based artwork in October 2022, before glueing themselves to the wall below the painting.

The soup caused up to 10,000 pounds ($13,385) worth of damage to the frame in 2022, prosecutors said, though the painting – which was behind a protective screen – was unharmed and went back on display later the same day.

Plummer and Holland pleaded not guilty but were convicted after a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court, where Plummer was sentenced to two years in prison for the criminal damage charge. Holland was sentenced to 20 months in prison.

Judge Christopher Hehir told Plummer and Holland: "You two simply had no right to do what you did to 'Sunflowers', and your arrogance in thinking otherwise deserves the strongest condemnation."

Plummer said she took part in the protests knowing she could be arrested and jailed, saying she was being made a political prisoner, which the judge said was ludicrous and self-indulgent.

"It is offensive to the many people in other parts of the world who are suffering persecution, imprisonment and sometimes death for their beliefs," Hehir said.

Plummer was also sentenced to an additional three months in prison on Friday, having been separately convicted of the relatively new offence of interfering with the use of key national infrastructure.

Friday's sentencing comes amid a wider crackdown on protest movements in Britain and across Europe.

Activists from Just Stop Oil have staged a number of eye-catching protests in recent years and five members of the group were jailed in July for at least four years for a conspiracy to block London's M25 motorway, in the longest sentences ever imposed for a non-violent protest in Britain.

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Three Just Stop Oil activists threw soup at two of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings in London's National Gallery on Friday, just hours after two other members of the protest group were jailed for doing the same thing in 2022.

Three Just Stop Oil activists threw soup at two of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings in London's National Gallery on Friday, just hours after two other members of the protest group were jailed for doing the same thing in 2022. The activists threw tomato soup at the "Sunflowers" owned by the London Gallery – the painting targeted two years ago – and another from the series that is on loan from Philadelphia Museum of Art for a temporary exhibition. The National Gallery said three people had been arrested and the paintings were unharmed. The stunt came just a few hours after Phoebe Plummer, 23, and Anna Holland, 22, were sentenced for throwing tins of tomato soup on the London-based artwork in October 2022, before glueing themselves to the wall below the painting. The soup caused up to 10,000 pounds ($13,385) worth of damage to the frame in 2022, prosecutors said, though the painting – which was behind a protective screen – was unharmed and went back on display later the same day. Plummer and Holland pleaded not guilty but were convicted after a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court, where Plummer was sentenced to two years in prison for the criminal damage charge. Holland was sentenced to 20 months in prison. Judge Christopher Hehir told Plummer and Holland: "You two simply had no right to do what you did to 'Sunflowers', and your arrogance in thinking otherwise deserves the strongest condemnation." Plummer said she took part in the protests knowing she could be arrested and jailed, saying she was being made a political prisoner, which the judge said was ludicrous and self-indulgent. "It is offensive to the many people in other parts of the world who are suffering persecution, imprisonment and sometimes death for their beliefs," Hehir said. Plummer was also sentenced to an additional three months in prison on Friday, having been separately convicted of the relatively new offence of interfering with the use of key national infrastructure. Friday's sentencing comes amid a wider crackdown on protest movements in Britain and across Europe. Activists from Just Stop Oil have staged a number of eye-catching protests in recent years and five members of the group were jailed in July for at least four years for a conspiracy to block London's M25 motorway, in the longest sentences ever imposed for a non-violent protest in Britain. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' paintings attacked in London, hours after two Just Stop Oil activists were jailed

Just Stop Oil protesters, in their latest action, stormed London's Gatwick airport early Monday (Jul&nbsp;29). They are blocking the departure gates using suitcases with lock-on devices. The group informed about the action, saying that seven of their activists entered the airport's southern terminal at 8 am. Just Stop Oil also shared a photo on their website, showing the protesters blocking one of the entrances.&nbsp;

In a statement, the group said, "As long as political leaders fail to take swift and decisive action to protect our communities from the worst effects of climate breakdown, Just Stop Oil supporters, working with other groups internationally, will take the proportionate action necessary to generate much needed political pressure."

"This summer, areas of key importance to the fossil fuel economy will be declared sites of civil resistance around the world."

The group added that the situation is still developing at the airport. Meanwhile, Sky News reported, quoting a London Gatwick spokesperson, that the airport is "operating normally today". He added that the protesters have been arrested. "There are a small number of protestors at the airport who have now been arrested and are being removed from the airport."

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<h2>Other incidents involving Just Stop Oil activists</h2>

Just Stop Oil activists have been regularly conducting such acts in the United Kingdom to draw attention towards the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. Earlier this month, two of their activists were found guilty of criminal damage for throwing tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh‘s Sunflowers. The incident happened in 2022 when Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw soup at the painting at the National Gallery of Art in London. They also glued their hands to a wall. The two will be sentenced in September.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/environmental-activists-spray-orange-substance-on-uks-stonehenge-police-arrest-two-733259">Also read:&nbsp;Indian-origin man among two arrested by British police for spraying orange substance on UK's Stonehenge</a>

In October 2023, five activists of Just Stop Oil were arrested after they stopped a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End. They stormed the stage holding banners during a performance of the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?"

They also disrupted a cricket match in June last year. Three of their members invaded the cricket pitch on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test being played at Lord’s. They threw an orange powder on the pitch, with England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow managing to lift one of the protesters off the field.&nbsp;

Just Stop Oil protesters, in their latest action, stormed London's Gatwick airport early Monday (Jul 29). They are blocking the departure gates using suitcases with lock-on devices.

Just Stop Oil protesters, in their latest action, stormed London's Gatwick airport early Monday (Jul 29). They are blocking the departure gates using suitcases with lock-on devices. The group informed about the action, saying that seven of their activists entered the airport's southern terminal at 8 am. Just Stop Oil also shared a photo on their website, showing the protesters blocking one of the entrances. In a statement, the group said, "As long as political leaders fail to take swift and decisive action to protect our communities from the worst effects of climate breakdown, Just Stop Oil supporters, working with other groups internationally, will take the proportionate action necessary to generate much needed political pressure." "This summer, areas of key importance to the fossil fuel economy will be declared sites of civil resistance around the world." The group added that the situation is still developing at the airport. Meanwhile, Sky News reported, quoting a London Gatwick spokesperson, that the airport is "operating normally today". He added that the protesters have been arrested. "There are a small number of protestors at the airport who have now been arrested and are being removed from the airport." Also Read: Environmental activists arrested for spraying orange paint on private jets at UK airport Other incidents involving Just Stop Oil activists Just Stop Oil activists have been regularly conducting such acts in the United Kingdom to draw attention towards the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. Earlier this month, two of their activists were found guilty of criminal damage for throwing tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh‘s Sunflowers. The incident happened in 2022 when Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw soup at the painting at the National Gallery of Art in London. They also glued their hands to a wall. The two will be sentenced in September. Also read: Indian-origin man among two arrested by British police for spraying orange substance on UK's Stonehenge In October 2023, five activists of Just Stop Oil were arrested after they stopped a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End. They stormed the stage holding banners during a performance of the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" They also disrupted a cricket match in June last year. Three of their members invaded the cricket pitch on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test being played at Lord’s. They threw an orange powder on the pitch, with England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow managing to lift one of the protesters off the field.

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Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' paintings attacked in London, hours after two Just Stop Oil activists were jailed

Just Stop Oil protesters enter Gatwick Airport, block departure gates