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: While Yonezu was arrested and fined, her protest sparked a national conversation about accessibility. In response, the museum eventually held a special "day for the handicapped" to ensure everyone could appreciate the art [42].

However, the excitement was marred by a significant controversy. To manage the massive crowds, the museum implemented strict movement policies that inadvertently made it nearly impossible for people with disabilities to view the painting. On April 21, 1974, a 25-year-old woman named Tomoko Yonezu took a stand against this exclusion. Key Moments of the Event: 074.jpg

: The Mona Lisa itself was completely unharmed, thanks to the protective casing installed years earlier after previous attacks [42]. : While Yonezu was arrested and fined, her

: As she reached the front of the line, Yonezu sprayed red paint across the bulletproof glass shielding the painting [42]. To manage the massive crowds, the museum implemented

This event remains a landmark moment in the history of art security and the global movement for disability rights, proving that even a silent portrait can become the center of a loud call for social change.

In early 1974, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa left its home at the Louvre to go on a rare international tour. Its destination was the Tokyo National Museum , where thousands of visitors queued for hours to catch a glimpse of the masterpiece [42].