The intriguing psychology behind what drives people to destroy artwork for various reasons, ranging from abject vandalism and lunacy to a desire to make an important social statement, has inspired an increasingly prominent form of art based on destruction and decay. Over the years, this form of auto-destructive art has captivated many artists, who use bizarre combinations of artistic media to create their unique works. For example, one artist sprays acid on sheets of nylon, causing beautiful patterns to emerge from the corrosion of the fabric, while other artists have built makeshift sculptures designed specifically to "self-destruct" in public. This is the first I've heard of this form of art and I'm excited to see how it evolves more over time. Join discussion...

This article is about street art gradually being viewed in a new light. Many people used to associated graffiti with juvenile delinquents and gangsters who had nothing better to do with their lives than vandalize buildings. Now people are learning to appreciate street art and there have been museums, institutes, even laws prohibiting eliminating graffiti, made for this art. Street art not only includes graffiti, but also stickers, posters, murals, and sculptures. Join discussion...

On October 7, during the White Night celebration, a group of apparently drunk people broke into the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. One of them punched a large hole in the Monet painting "Le Pont d'Argenteuil and were able to get away." This is the latest in a series of breakins, robberies, and vandalisms in French museums and cultural sites. These incedents raise serious questions about the security of the museums and cultural sites, which the authorities are trying to address. Join discussion...