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Louvre Temporarily Closes as Staff Protest Against Overtourism

Louvre Temporarily Closes as Staff Protest Against Overtourism

Visitors were left outside, unaware of the sudden strike.

Art Meets Sport in These Must-See Shows During Paris Olympics 2024

Art Meets Sport in These Must-See Shows During Paris Olympics 2024

From the storied halls of the Louvre to the cutting-edge displays at Gagosian.

Louvre Museum and Château de Versailles Evacuated Following Bomb Threat

Louvre Museum and Château de Versailles Evacuated Following Bomb Threat

The country had been on high alert after a teacher was murdered by a suspected extremist on Friday.

Louvre Museum to Limit Daily Attendance in 2023

Louvre Museum to Limit Daily Attendance in 2023

“In order to facilitate a comfortable visit and ensure optimal working conditions for museum staff.”

'Mona Lisa' Gets Smeared With Cake By Man Disguised as Old Woman

'Mona Lisa' Gets Smeared With Cake By Man Disguised as Old Woman

The painting remains unharmed thanks to a bulletproof glass enclosure.

The Louvre Makes Its Entire Art Collection Available Online For Free

The Louvre Makes Its Entire Art Collection Available Online For Free

Anyone with a tablet, computer or smartphone can access the French museum’s 482,000 artworks.

Watch This Skateboarder Cruise Through the Louvre and Orsay Museums

Watch This Skateboarder Cruise Through the Louvre and Orsay Museums

As he reunites with a classical ballet dancer.

Louvre’s da Vinci Retrospective Shatters Attendance Record With Over One Million Visitors

Louvre’s da Vinci Retrospective Shatters Attendance Record With Over One Million Visitors

Doubling its highest number of visitors to attend a single presentation.

The Top 10 Art Moments of 2019
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The Top 10 Art Moments of 2019

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The Louvre Spotlights the 'Mona Lisa' for First-Ever VR Experience

The Louvre Spotlights the 'Mona Lisa' for First-Ever VR Experience

Go beyond the glass of da Vinci’s masterwork with state-of-the-art headsets.

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