Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert

The heist at the Louvre has highlighted the challenges of protecting highly valued works of art and other prized items, from ...

The Louvre was urged to upgrade security in audit before the jewel heist

A report, focusing on the 2018-2024 period, said the museum's investments prioritized "visible and attractive operations" at ...

You’ll never guess the Louvre’s onetime CCTV password. (You absolutely will)

A French court released a report Thursday slamming the leadership of the Louvre for its focus on headline-grabbing purchases ...

Louvre heist suspect's trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile

A French court has postponed the trial of a suspect in the Louvre jewels heist due to media attention and fairness concerns ...
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Marlene Dumas becomes first contemporary woman artist to join Louvre's permanent collection

Marlene Dumas has become the first contemporary woman artist to join the Louvre's permanent collection after nine new works ...

Louvre 'fedora man' had a surprising reaction to going viral, plus what we know about him so far

The mystery Louvre 'fedora man' has been unmasked as Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux. He was photographed outside the Louvre ...

Louvre vows to restore the imperial crown dropped by thieves during museum robbery

The diamond and emerald-studded crown of Empress Eugénie, which was found damaged near the Louvre after being dropped by ...