Louvre : 23 Articles

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The Louvre is launching an international competition for an extension costing 400 million euros.

The Louvre is launching an international competition for an extension costing 400 million euros.

Art news • Jul 7, 2025 • 4 minutes read
The Louvre Museum is launching in 2025 an international architecture competition for a spectacular extension estimated at 400 million euros. This project plans to create a new monumental entrance and especially, a room dedicated to the Mona Lisa. Objective: modernize the reception, better manage the attendance, and offer a visitor experience worthy of the masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci. Applications are open until the end of summer 2025.
The Louvre restores 258 works

The Louvre restores 258 works

Art news • 3 minutes read
The Louvre Museum is returning 258 art objects to the Fondation des Artistes, from Adèle de Rothschild's legacy, which was intended to support living artists. This major restitution corrects an administrative error and illustrates the commitment of French institutions to respecting donors' wishes and ensuring transparency in their heritage.
Playlist | The Louvre: An Artistic and Historical Journey in the Heart of Paris

Playlist | The Louvre: An Artistic and Historical Journey in the Heart of Paris

Playlists • 3 minutes read
During this stroll through the Louvre, we offer four musical pieces that will enhance your experience. These carefully selected pieces will accompany you through the museum's masterpieces, adding a sensory dimension to your exploration.
French President Unveils Louvre Museum Renovation and Expansion Plans

French President Unveils Louvre Museum Renovation and Expansion Plans

Art news • 3 minutes read
Emmanuel Macron announces an ambitious renovation and expansion project for the Louvre to improve the visitor experience, modernize infrastructure and promote sustainability. The project includes a new entrance, an ecological underground complex, the enhancement of the Mona Lisa and the integration of innovative technologies, all while stimulating the local economy.
Urgent call for help: Louvre faces restoration challenges and overtourism

Urgent call for help: Louvre faces restoration challenges and overtourism

Art news • 2 minutes read
The Louvre, facing record overtourism and structural problems, requires a major renovation estimated at €500 million to protect its works and improve the visitor experience. While measures such as limiting visitors to 30,000 per day have been taken, urgent funding and sustainable solutions are needed to preserve this global cultural icon.
Billie Eilish's Viral Louvre Stunt: The Shocking Truth Behind the Hoax

Billie Eilish's Viral Louvre Stunt: The Shocking Truth Behind the Hoax

Art news • 2 minutes read
A viral video that seemingly promoted Billie Eilish's new album at the Louvre was revealed to be a digitally altered hoax. The video misled viewers into believing a spectacular projection had occurred at the famous museum.
Two Protestors Detained for Placing Posters Near "Liberty Leading the People" Artwork in the Louvre

Two Protestors Detained for Placing Posters Near "Liberty Leading the People" Artwork in the Louvre

Art news • 2 minutes read
Two members of Riposte Alimentaire were arrested after protesting at the Louvre by placing stickers around the recently restored "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix...
Louvre Plans Underground Relocation for Mona Lisa to Improve Visitor Experience

Louvre Plans Underground Relocation for Mona Lisa to Improve Visitor Experience

Mona Lisa • 2 minutes read
The Louvre plans to relocate the Mona Lisa to an underground chamber to improve visitor experience and address the dissatisfaction caused by the brief viewing times and crowded conditions. This move is part of a broader €500 million renovation of the museum, aimed at better accommodating the nine million annual visitors drawn primarily by this iconic painting.
Call for projects “art & sport” exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre & on Artmajeur.com

Call for projects “art & sport” exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre & on Artmajeur.com

art & sport • 3 minutes read
Artmajeur lance un appel à projets international pour l'exposition « Art & Sport » présentée par ART SHOPPING au Carrousel du Louvre à Paris les 5, 6 et 7 avril 2024 lors de l'Art Week printemps 2024 . Double exposition physique et en ligne. Conditions : avoir une galerie sur artmajeur.com , 3 œuvres sur le thème du sport, livraison à Paris. Réponse avant le 8 mars 2024 . Tease de la nouvelle offre « Artmajeur Phygitale » qui permettra la vente en ligne d'œuvres physiquement exposées. 🎨🌟
Louvre Raises Ticket Prices by 30% Ahead of Paris Olympics

Louvre Raises Ticket Prices by 30% Ahead of Paris Olympics

Art News • 2 minutes read
The Louvre Museum in Paris is increasing its admission price from 17 to 22 euros, a move partly aimed at managing rising operational costs. This price hike comes as the city prepares for the Summer Olympics, with broader trends of escalating costs in the capital.

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