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The Parisian art world has become a playground for billionaires. The Cartier Foundation has just inaugurated a new exhibition space opposite the Louvre, featuring unique multi-level floors.
An essay explores the question of whether war can be aesthetized, prompted by a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and reflecting on the broader context of conflict.
The Louvre Museum has commenced an unprecedented four-year restoration project on Peter Paul Rubens' cycle of twenty-four paintings depicting the life of Marie de' Medici and her difficulties with her son, Louis XIII.
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A prisoner from Nanterre prison escaped while on an authorized outing to the Louvre Museum in Paris, where he was part of a group of three inmates visiting for an excursion on citizen rights.
Mountains, myths and a little mischief: Louis Vuitton’s Louvre spectacle turned folklore into fashion theatre.
La France et les Émirats arabes unis, qui travaillent « en liaison étroite », n’ont pas acté l’évacuation des œuvres prêtées par les institutions hexagonales au musée.
In his photos, you are almost never alone. Whether in the Louvre or at Machu Picchu: everywhere, humans appear as a mass being.
Laurence des Cars, director of the Louvre, did not appear before the National Assembly's inquiry commission due to illness, prompting strong criticism from the commission members who emphasized the need for respect for national representation.
Laurence des Cars, who handed her resignation from the Paris museum on February 24, joined a list of cultural executives accused of being overzealous.
An Elysée Palace treasurer, their spouse, and a Louvre guardian are facing trial in Paris for the theft and receipt of dozens of porcelain pieces stolen from the presidential palace.
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Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre.
Steht das berühmteste Museum der Welt nach dem Rücktritt der Chefin vor einem Neustart? Ihr Nachfolger Christophe Leribault übernimmt ein Krisenhaus.
Just one day after the resignation of Louvre director Laurence des Cars, President Macron appointed art historian Christophe Leribaut as the museum's new head.
Following her resignation from the Louvre, Emmanuel Macron has tasked Laurence des Cars with a new mission related to museum cooperation, as part of France's G7 presidency.
The Louvre Museum's director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the October theft of the French crown jewels, as the world's most visited museum faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labour unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme.
Guten Morgen am 25. Februar 2026. Hier sind die wichtigsten Nachrichten zum Start in den Tag.
The director of the Louvre Museum has resigned following a jewel heist that occurred in October.
Laurence des Cars had been under rising pressure since the October robbery at the museum that saw $100 million of French crown jewels stolen.
Laurence des Carrs, the director of the Louvre museum, has submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who called it 'an act of responsibility,' following a high-profile heist.
Riaditeľka Louvru Laurence des Carsová podáva rezignáciu po sérii škandálov vrátane výraznej krádeže šperkov a opakovaných štrajkov pracovníkov. Prezident Macron hovorí o potrebe nového impulzu a posi
A British activist group, 'Everyone Hates Elon,' placed an iconic photograph of former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Louvre gallery among other artworks.
Laurence des Cars, the director of the Louvre Museum, has resigned. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed her resignation as a responsible act and offered her a position within France's G7 presidency.
Activists hung a framed photograph of Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Louvre. The photo was taken days earlier, shortly after the British monarch's brother left a police station.
British activists, reportedly opponents of Elon Musk, displayed a photograph of the disgraced former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, taken after his arrest, in the famous Louvre museum in Paris.
Activists reportedly hung a notorious arrest photograph inside the Louvre Museum, placing it in close proximity to the famous Mona Lisa painting.
Activists hung a well-known photo of Prince Andrew in the Louvre, with a caption referencing his past interview comment, 'Now he's sweating.'
The British anti-billionaire group 'All of Us Hates Elon' hung a photo of Prince Andrew's arrest next to the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, with the caption 'Now he's sweating,' referencing his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview.
AKTIVISTI su u pariškom Louvreu nakratko izvjesili fotografiju uhićenja britanskog princa Andrewa Mountbatten-Windsora, protestirajući zbog njegove povezanosti s Jeffreyem Epsteinom.
A news report details a specific event involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, where a picture of him post-arrest was reportedly hung in the Louvre museum.
"He's sweating now," reads the caption on the framed image by members of the British anti-millionaire group "Everyone Hates Elon," a reference to Elon Musk.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Grammy-winning musician Jesse Harris discusses his experience working with a full orchestra for the first time, describing it as an incredible experience.
Tour Guides Accused of Scamming the Louvre Out of $12 Million The Wall Street Journal
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a $12 million scam against the renowned Louvre Museum.
Two tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour Guides Accused of Scamming the Louvre Out of $12 Million The Wall Street Journal
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour Guides Accused of Scamming the Louvre Out of $12 Million The Wall Street Journal
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
A private collection of 623 ancient Roman sculptures, known as the Torlonia Collection, is now on view in Montreal after previously being exhibited at the Louvre in Paris.
Five months after the Louvre heist, an investigation into the theft has revealed details from an audit on the museum's vulnerabilities, with authorities probing individuals who had knowledge of the report for potential leaks.
Police now suspect that the stolen Louvre jewels are located in a Paris suburb, believing the theft was carried out by 'small-caliber dilettantes' rather than professional 'gentlemen-thieves'.
A French fugitive, who had escaped from the Louvre, has been apprehended at AIBD airport.
Louvre curator says the modern renovations are ‘enough to make you cry’
An emblematic monument of French culture, the Louvre Museum embodies nearly 9,000 years of history and houses more than 600,000 works of art across over 70,000 square metres of gallery space.
The 'Le Grand Dîner du Louvre' returned and proved why it is considered one of the most spectacular events of the year.
The Venezuelan, grandson of sculptor Gego, presents his suspended pieces at EL MUNDO's stand at Arco, which the Louvre has already installed. Read
After a heist and the departure of its boss, the French institution wrestles with water leaks, strikes and much-criticised plans for a €1bn renovation Just over a year ago, Laurence des Cars, the…
Catherine Pégard, 71, was the head of the Château de Versailles for more than 12 years. She will have to oversee several major projects, including the Louvre renovation project.
President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.
Efter kuppet på Louvre i oktober er kritikken haglet ned over direktør Laurence Des Cars for den manglende sikkerhed. Nu er en ny direktør udpeget. Men er det nok til at rette op på Louvres krise?
Christophe Leribault, president of France's famed Palace of Versailles, has replaced Laurence des Cars, who had held the job since 2021
Art historian Christophe Leribault has been named the new director of the Louvre Museum in Paris, according to French officials.
Following the resignation of the Louvre's previous head, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new director, tasked with improving security at the museum.
In the most famous museum in the world, the Louvre in Paris, the crown of Empress Eugenie, which was damaged during a robbery last October, will be restored.
La nomination sera au programme du Conseil des ministres mercredi. Annick Lemoine, qui dirige le Petit Palais, a été nommée au Musée d’Orsay.
The president of the Louvre Museum has submitted their resignation to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Directoarea Muzeului Luvru, Laurence des Cars, a demisionat la patru luni după un spectaculos jaf în cel mai vizitat muzeu din lume, a anunţat marţi Palatul Élysée, informează AFP, preluată de Agerpre
The Louvre Museum’s director resigned on Tuesday, ending months of questions in France’s cultural world over why no top official had stepped down after the October crown jewels theft. Laurence des Cars’ departure closed a bruising chapter for the world’s biggest museum. It came as the Louvre faces a widening narrative of an institution spiralling out of control. In the last year alone, the museum has endured the high-profile jewel theft from the Apollo Gallery, water leaks that damaged pricel...
The French president's office said it had accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who has come under fire since the stunning heist of crown jewels in October.
O Presidente francês saudou o pedido da historiadora de arte Laurence des Cars, que dirigia o Louvre desde 2021, como “um acto de responsabilidade”.
The head of France's world-famous Louvre Museum has resigned, the office of the French presidency has announced, following a months-long string of scandals - including a brazen jewel heist.
Bereits vor einigen Monaten hatte Laurence des Cars ihren Rücktritt als Direktorin des Louvre angeboten. Nachdem die Missstände im berühmten Museum anhalten, gibt es nun eine neue Entscheidung.
Activists briefly hung a photo of King Charles's brother, Prince Andrew, in the Louvre museum in Paris for about 15 minutes.
An activist group hung a picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Louvre Museum, where it remained for fifteen minutes before being removed by staff.
A group of activists calling themselves 'Everyone hates Elon' hung a photograph of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (Prince Andrew) in the Louvre Museum, depicting him leaving a police station after his arrest.
A UK-based activist group, 'People Vs Elon,' hung a satirical portrait of Prince Andrew, depicting his post-arrest photo, inside the Louvre Museum in Paris.
The former Prince Andrew was considered 'a burden' and 'crude' when on official trips abroad, just as he let British taxpayers pay for massages and excessive travel expenses.
British activist group 'Everyone Hates Elon' hung a photograph of former Prince Andrew leaving prison at the Louvre Museum, aiming to highlight that royals should also face justice.
A National Assembly inquiry commission will question the Minister of Culture on Monday, February 23. She is expected to explain her security policy since the burglary of the Parisian museum.
Madeleine Dellamonica, an Egyptologist and former Louvre student, has become the new oldest person in France, living peacefully in her home in Le Vésinet.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a $12 million scam against the Louvre Museum.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded the Louvre Museum of an estimated $12 million.
Tour Guides Accused of Scamming the Louvre Out of $12 Million The Wall Street Journal
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, highlighting a significant financial fraud at the renowned institution.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum out of an estimated $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, highlighting a significant financial fraud at the renowned institution.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of an estimated $12 million.
Lithuanian artist Arūnas Vilkevičius will present his painting "Gyvenimas" at the "Carrousel du Louvre" contemporary art exhibition in Paris.
An Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) board member has stated that the site plan for the Royal Hospital Kilmainham falls short of best practice, suggesting the OPW could learn from the Louvre.
The former director of the Louvre, Laurence des Cars, expressed regret that a jewel robbery occurred even as security reinforcements were being implemented, acknowledging "errors" and "responsibility" but denying delaying security measures.
An inmate who escaped from Nanterre prison during a cultural outing to the Louvre has been apprehended in Senegal. The escape occurred on Friday at the Auber RER A station.
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South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon and Thai K-pop star Lisa were among the celebrity guests at the Louis Vuitton Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. Jung and Lisa posed for photographers ahead of the show, held in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The "Super Nature" collection closed out the Paris fashion week schedule with a natural theme. Artistic director Nicolas Ghesquiere drew inspiration from the roots of Louis Vuitton, who
Zendaya is shaking up Paris Fashion Week after tying the knot. Indeed, after reports she and Tom Holland privately married, the Euphoria star posed outside the Louvre Museum on March 10 in a...
The event, inspired by the Met Gala, becomes a spectacular fashion show with over 300 guests.
Das meistbesuchte Museum der Welt steckt in einer akuten Krise: Es wird ausgequetscht und kaputtgespart. Aber auch um große Berliner Museen von Rang steht es nicht besser.
A compelling new essay by historian Bénédicte Savoy explores the controversy surrounding European art's departure from the Louvre after 1815, much as African art is now leaving European collections.
Activists displayed an image of Prince Andrew's arrest at the Louvre, drawing renewed attention to the royal amid ongoing scrutiny related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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France on Wednesday appointed Christophe Leribault as the new head of the Louvre, bringing in the director of the Palace of Versailles to turn around the world's most-visited museum after a humiliat
What to know as the Louvre gets a new chief after a surprise resignation and a bruising year AP News
The Louvre Museum has announced the appointment of a new director, who previously held a position at the Palace of Versailles.
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.
Art historian Christophe Leribault, an experienced museum manager, is expected to take over the management of the Louvre.
Alexandre Portier, député LR du Rhône et président de la commission d’enquête, a jugé «à la fois sage et responsable» la démission de l’ex-présidente du Louvre. Il appelle à « retrouver de la stabilit
PARIS (AP) -- The Louvre Museum's director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the October theft of the French crown jewels, as the world's most visited museum faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme. Laurence des Cars quit after a punishing year for the former royal palace -- the high-profile jewels heist from the Apollo Gallery, a mid-February burst pipe near the "Mona Lisa," water leaks damaging priceless books, staff wa
The head of the Louvre Museum has resigned, with French President Emmanuel Macron accepting her departure, following months of scandals including the theft of US$100 million in French crown jewels.
Louvre director Laurence des Cars has resigned following the theft of $102 million in crown jewels, a decision praised by President Macron as an 'act of responsibility.'
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks and security lapses that led to the heist in October.
Laurence des Carrs, the director of the Louvre museum, has resigned, an act President Emmanuel Macron described as 'an act of responsibility,' coming months after a significant heist at the museum.
Francuski predsjednik Emmanuel Macron prihvatio je ostavku direktorice Louvrea Laurence des Cars, koja se našla na meti kritika nakon što su ukradeni krunski dragulji.
Beim Einbruch im vergangenen Oktober erbeuteten vier Täter Schmuck im Wert von 88 Millionen Dollar. Der Élysée-Palast bezeichnet den Rücktritt von des Cars nun als «Akt der Verantwortung».
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Louvre director Laurence des Cars, who cited her inability to overcome obstacles to the museum's modernization, four months after a crown jewels theft.
Prompted by a recent theft at the Louvre, Rui Galopim de Carvalho discusses famous jewel thefts from the past 250 years, including the discovery of a new gemstone by 'Mad Manuel'.
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati informed deputies that the previously announced plan for reorganizing the Louvre Museum has been abandoned.
The mission to reorganize the Louvre Museum, announced by Minister Rachida Dati and entrusted to Philippe Jost, has been officially abandoned, as confirmed by the minister during a closed-door parliamentary inquiry commission.
British activists displayed a viral photo of former Prince Andrew, taken after his arrest, at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The image was accompanied by the message 'Now he's sweating – 2026'.
Everyone Hates Elon campaigners fix photo of ex-prince slouched in backseat of car after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
A British activist group, 'Everyone Hates Elon,' staged a stunt at the Louvre Museum, hanging a framed photo of ex-Prince Andrew with the caption 'He's Sweating Now,' referencing his misconduct charges.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides have been accused of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, leading to an investigation into the alleged fraudulent activities.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Nine individuals, including museum employees and tour guides, have been arrested in connection with a suspected $12 million ticket scam at the Louvre Museum in Paris that operated for a decade.