The defacing of the “COVID-19 Heroes” mural in Shah Alam earlier this week has sparked strong criticism from both Netizens and the authorities. But why do people turn to vandalising or defacing artworks in the first place? We discuss the psychology and politics of defacing art.



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The defacing of the <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/07/20/cctv-footage-allegedly-showing-shah-alam-covid-19-heroes-mural-vandals-in-a/1886350">&ldquo;COVID-19 Heroes&rdquo; mural</a> in Shah Alam earlier this week has sparked strong criticism from both Netizens and the authorities. But why do people turn to vandalising or defacing artworks in the first place? We discuss the psychology and politics of defacing art.

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