Paris’ Louvre museum in dire state, problems ‘endanger’ art, director warns in plea for help
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” has requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate its ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.
Paris' Louvre Museum, in Dire State, Cries for Help
Built in Paris in the late 12th century, the Louvre Palace for centuries was the official residence of the kings of France, until Louis XIV - weary of rebellious crowds in Paris - abandoned it for Versailles, after which it became a museum for the royal art collection in 1793.
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The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, is for first time displaying haute couture gowns and accessories from fashion ...
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A ‘deplorable state of disrepair’: Employees and visitors comment on the LouvreThe Louvre in Paris, one of the world’s biggest and most famous museums, “is in a deplorable state of disrepair”, says one ...
The Louvre in Paris is plagued by leaks, deterioration, and outdated infrastructure, correspondence has revealed.
"While the castle looks beautiful, there is still some work to be done," a spokesperson for the architectural firm working on ...
For the first time, The Louvre is exhibiting haute couture gowns and accessories alongside its famed decorative arts. Works by Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Dior are showcased next to historical pieces, ...
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In Leaked Memo, Louvre Director Warns of Leaks and Overcrowding, Calls for ‘Reassessing' Display of Mona LisaThe Louvre is suffering from water leaks and overcrowding, its director, Laurence des Cars, warned in a leaked missive to the French culture minister. Des Cars, the first woman to lead the museum, ...
A first-of-its-kind fashion exhibition at the Paris museum draws links between historical objects and the contemporary ...
The 'Louvre Couture' exhibit will showcase couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories from 1949 to the present day ...
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