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Louvre Director Catalogs Infrastructure Needs for Overhaul
Louvre director Christophe Leribault told a Senate committee that the museum is having difficulty securing funds to maintain its facilities. The statement comes amid recent incidents including a water leak, ticket fraud, and a jewelry theft.
Jun 17, 5:25 AM·1m read2 sources
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Louvre director Christophe Leribault told a Senate committee on Wednesday that the museum is having difficulty securing investments needed to upgrade its decaying infrastructure.
The world's largest museum has faced several public incidents in recent months. These include a water leak, a large-scale ticket fraud operation, and the daylight theft of nearly $100 million worth of imperial jewellery. Leribault made the remarks while addressing lawmakers about the museum's current condition and funding challenges.
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