Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Laurence des Cars resigned as the first female president of the Louvre Museum less than five months after a major theft raised serious security concerns at the institution.
- Her resignation was accepted by French President Emmanuel Macron, who emphasized the need for stability and strong leadership to complete key security and modernization projects.
- Des Cars was set to testify before the French Parliament regarding security issues following the theft of over $100 million worth of jewels from the museum.
- Her departure leaves the Louvre’s ambitious “New Renaissance” refurbishment project, a cultural priority for Macron, uncertain amid criticism over its cost and proposed changes.
- During her tenure, the museum faced multiple challenges including water damage to antique books, gallery closures due to structural problems, worker strikes, and
