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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:

: As she reached the front of the line, Yonezu sprayed red paint across the bulletproof glass shielding the painting [42]. 074.jpg

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. However, the excitement was marred by a significant