Honestly, I’m wondering if this was secretly the intention all along. It’s in a public and high traffic space, paint cans and brushes just laying around, and no security barriers. It’s almost begging for people to mess with it
I agree: perhaps the intent was to appear to invite participation but then, in the end, to reject it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/world/asia/jonone-vandalism-south-korea-art.html