Jake Shields is perplexed by climate activists defacing Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings
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Shields expressed confusion over the activists' method of protest
Jake Shields is as confused as all of us with the latest new trend in climate activism, destroying classical art pieces. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion was flabbergasted by the latest route, that climate activists have decided to take.
Last week a duo of teenagers, representing Just Stop Oil, defaced a nearly 150-year-old painting by renowned artist and tragic figure, Vincent Van Gogh. The organization that calls for the stop to new licenses for the exploration and drilling of fossil fuels has become quite mainstream with the wacky ways of protesting.
The duo, who are now under arrest, splashed a can of Heinz Tomato Soup onto the iconic painting, shortly before they glued themselves to a wall.
Shields was equally perplexed by this new form of protest, that harmed art pieces that hold a special place in the history of man itself. Reacting to the video on Twitter he wrote, “I’m having a hard time understanding how destroying classic art helps with climate change”
The painting itself, like many other valuable pieces of art, is behind glass protection, apart from a little damage to its frame, the piece was mostly unharmed.
What is Jake Shields best known for?
Jake Shields was once a Strike Force Champion, along with an early example of how far having a perfectly rounded skill set in BJJ can take you to unreal heights in MMA.
Boasting victories over Carlos Condit, Robbie Lawler, Paul Daley, and Dan Henderson, while competing under Elite XC and Strike Force, Shields held one of the most diverse resumes in MMA.
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Even in the UFC, Shields had victories over big names like Demian Maia and future champion Tyron Woodley. However, he would come up short in his only UFC title shot against Georges St Pierre, losing a unanimous decision.
Shields is lately best known for his association with Nate and Nick Diaz. He has also managed to become quite the political influencer with some of his tweets criticizing the left gaining mainstream attention.
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