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It called for the demolition of museums and libraries, contempt for women and the glorification of war, "the world's only hygiene". It promoted "the beautiful ideas which kill" and claimed that beauty exists only in struggle - so why is the art world celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Futurist Manifesto? ... Love of danger, Energy and fearlessness, Courage, audacity and revolt, Aggressive action, Love of speed, Splendour and generosity, The beauty of struggle, The glory of war, Scorn for women, Destruction of museums and libraries