Laurence des Cars

Laurence des Cars

director France

Laurence des Cars is a prominent French art historian and museum director, currently serving as the director of the Louvre Museum. Born in Antony, France, she has made history as the first woman to lead the Louvre, one of the world's most iconic and visited art institutions. Des Cars has been vocal about the challenges of mass tourism in museums and is spearheading a significant renovation project aimed at enhancing visitor experience and adapting the Louvre for modern audiences. Her leadership focuses on balancing the museum's rich history with contemporary needs, ensuring that masterpieces like the Mona Lisa are presented in a way that honors their significance while accommodating the millions of visitors each year.

Born on Jan 01, 1964 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
70,073
Power
2,668$
Sentiment
6.70
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Paraguay 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 7,132,538 6,391 $38,000 34$
France 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 63,681 $2,700,000 2,634$
Totals 2 72,406,049 70,072 $2,738,000 2,668$
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Recent Mentions

Spain Spain: Laurence des Cars is the president of the Louvre and is facing criticism for the museum's management. 4

El País: Louvre, una temporada en el infierno | Cultura

France France: Laurence des Cars is the president of the Louvre who has faced scrutiny over security failures following a recent theft. 5

Le Monde: Musée du Louvre : les salariés votent la reconduction de la grève mercredi matin

France France: Laurence des Cars, Martinez's successor, has been embroiled in controversy following a burglary at the museum. 5

Le Monde: L’ancien président du Louvre Jean-Luc Martinez nie avoir négligé « la prévention contre le vol »