French government taps a new director to steer Louvre Museum out of crisis
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Christophe Leribault, an experienced museum director, has been appointed as the new head of the Louvre following the resignation of Laurence des Cars amid a series of crises at the museum.
- Leribault faces significant challenges including addressing security flaws exposed by the high-profile theft of the French crown jewels, infrastructure issues, staff unrest, and a ticket fraud scandal costing the museum millions.
- He brings extensive leadership experience from managing the Versailles Palace and the Orsay Museum, with a strong focus on modernization and security improvements.
- Leribault will lead the ambitious "Louvre New Renaissance" renovation project, endorsed by President Emmanuel Macron, aiming to modernize the museum over the next decade with upgrades to visitor flow, new facilities, and enhanced
