Didier Rykner

Didier Rykner

editor France

Didier Rykner is the founder and editor-in-chief of La Tribune de l’art, recognized for his strong advocacy for the preservation of France's cultural heritage. He has been a vocal opponent of the Bayeux tapestry's loan to the UK, arguing that it poses a risk to the tapestry's integrity and condemning President Macron's decision as 'catastrophic' for French heritage.

Born on Oct 20, 1962 (63 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,911
Power
640$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,911 $700,000 640$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,911 $700,000 640$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Didier Rykner is the editor-in-chief of 'Tribune de l’Art' and a prominent commentator on art life. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Schliessung von Sälen wegen Einsturzgefahr

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Didier Rykner, a leading art expert, accused the Louvre of preferring to spend resources on eye-catching initiatives. 5

BBC: Louvre prioritised art over security in years before heist, French auditors find

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Didier Rykner reported that the alarm system at the affected window had been reported defective a month ago. 5

Luxemburger Wort: Diebstahl im Louvre: Beute auf 88 Millionen Euro geschätzt

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Cultural journalist Didier Rykner started a petition against the transport of the tapestry. 5

Luxemburger Wort: Bayeux-Teppich auf Reisen: Gefahr für das Kulturerbe?

France France: Didier Rykner is the founder of the magazine La Tribune de l’art and opposed the loan of the tapestry. 5

Le Monde: La tapisserie de Bayeux, œuvre presque millénaire et baromètre des passions franco-britanniques

Canada Canada: Didier Rykner, an art historian based in Paris who launched the petition, stated that it should not be moved. 5

The Globe and Mail: Bayeux Tapestry too fragile to be shipped to Britain, art conservators warn