Laurence des Cars
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 (61 years old)
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Brazil:
Laurence des Cars is the first woman to preside over the Louvre since its creation in 1793.
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France:
Laurence des Cars is involved in the Louvre project aimed at resolving congestion issues.
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Ireland:
Laurence des Cars, the director of the Louvre, warned in a memo about the museum's overcrowding and crumbling conditions.
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France:
Laurence des Cars is the president-director of the Louvre who raised alarms about the museum's deteriorating conditions.
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France:
Laurence des Cars is the president of the Louvre and a fundraiser.
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Switzerland:
Laurence des Cars is the director of the Louvre.
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Spain:
Laurence des Cars is the director and president of the Louvre, advocating for the museum's adaptation to modern tourism.
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