Landmarks That Have Been Destroyed By Tourists

Torn to Shreds

Colossal

Creating a massive optical illusion using only strips of paper, French installation artist JR was able to transform the Musee du Louvre into a stunning work of art. Sadly, due to the fragile nature of the piece, many tourists ripped off fragments of it to take home while frequent foot-traffic contributed to its gradual degradation.

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