Laurence des Cars, the head of the Paris museum, told a Senate hearing that she had offered to resign after the stunning theft of royal jewels.
Tag: Art
Stolen Louvre Jewelry Worth Over $100 Million, Paris Prosecutor Says
The eight pieces are unlikely to garner that price if they are split apart or melted, the prosecutor said Tuesday.
Eight Shows to See While Art Basel Paris is On
An array of paintings, as well as textiles, films and handblown glass, will be on display across the French capital this month, while Art Basel Paris is on.
Cartier, Vuitton and Pinault Use Private Money for Public Art Shows
In Paris, the Cartier and Vuitton foundations and the Pinault Collection are all presenting major exhibitions running at the same time as Art Basel.
Suspect Charged in Paris Museum Heist (No, Not That One)
A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.
Louvre Robbery Raises Questions About Security
Investigators were looking into the alarm systems at an institution that one expert said “wasn’t built with an obsession over security.”
How the Louvre Thieves Did It
My colleagues explain how the brazen daytime jewel heist at the Louvre happened and why.
Louvre Museum Remains Closed After Jewelry Robbery: What to Know
A stunning heist has raised uncomfortable questions about security at the Paris museum.
Louvre Robbery: What Was Stolen
The stolen items, valued at about $102 million, include glittering royal tiaras, necklaces and earrings.
Every Artist Has a Favorite Subject. For Some, That’s Math.
At the annual Bridges conference, mathematical creativity was on dazzling display.