He’s attracted global media attention and criticism after vowing to destroy some of the world’s most precious artwork if Julian Assange dies in prison. Molodkin said he has gathered 16 works of art, which he estimates are collectively worth more than $45m. They will only be returned to their owners if Assange is released as a free man. View image in fullscreen The artworks will only be released from the safe in Molodkin’s studio if Julian Assange is released from jail. She told the New Yorker: “[Molodkin’s project] is like a protective step … it’s a kind of human shield, but in the form of art.

Source: The Guardian February 14, 2024 15:54 UTC