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France hosts national tribute ceremony for artist Pierre Soulages

One week after his death aged 102, a national tribute was in honour of French painter Pierre Soulages in the Louvre on Wednesday, presided over by President Emmanuel Macron.

France 24

French artist Pierre Soulages, famous for his shades of black, dies aged 102

French abstract painter Pierre Soulages, who has died at the age of 102, went "beyond black" in a career that spanned eight decades, exploring every possible interplay of light and texture on his unique black canvases. Soulages was celebrated at the Louvre in Paris, the Hermitage in St. Petersburg and…

France 24

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a five-year-agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris, which includes the display of a sculpture dating back to the Lihyanite period. According to the agreement, the Louvre will show the historical and cultural legacy of Saudi Arabia and AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency…

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Paris commemorates St Bartholomew massacre, 450 years later

Paris has decided to make more visible its commemoration of the St Bartholomew massacre of Protestants 450 years ago on 24 August 1572, by renaming a park in the city centre.

Radio France Internationale

Why Louvre’s Mona Lisa Keeps a Smile: Paris’ Cooling System

The Mona Lisa may maintain her famously enigmatic smile because she benefits from one of Paris’ best-kept secrets: An underground cooling system that’s helped the Louvre cope with the sweltering heat that has broken temperature records across Europe. The little-known “urban cold” network snakes unsuspecting beneath Parisians’ feet at a…

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Why Louvre's Mona Lisa keeps a smile: Paris' cooling system

Perhaps the reason why the Mona Lisa maintains her famously enigmatic smile is that she benefits from one of Paris’ best-kept secrets: An underground cooling system that’s been helping her cope with sweltering heat that has broken temperature records in Europe

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling reveals his six-year-old daughter Amada gave the Louvre ‘a thumbs down’

‘My youngest has a real power move,’ the actor says.

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Tourists in Paris Lament Construction Works

Tourists can finally flock to Paris after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic but many are frustrated by the construction works spoiling views of famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Monuments including the Louvre museum and Grand Palais are covered with scaffolding, wooden fencing or…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Man disguised as woman in wheelchair hurls cake at Mona Lisa in 'jaw-dropping' incident

He wore a wig and lipstick and called on people to 'think of the Earth' as he was ushered away

Manchester Evening News

Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as old woman in wheelchair

The protester tried to smash the glass protecting the world’s most famous painting before smearing cream across its surface.

Daily Record

Mona Lisa's brush with vandalism continues as 'La Joconde' is targeted again

There was commotion at the Louvre in Paris on Sunday when a man disguised as an old lady in a wheelchair thew cream cake at the "Mona Lisa" as part of an apparent climate-relate protest.

Radio France Internationale

Man disguised as woman in wheelchair hurls cake at Mona Lisa

A visitor to the Louvre has hurled confectionary at the world's most famous painting

Chronicle Live

‘Jaw-dropping’: Man disguised as woman in wheelchair hurls cake at Mona Lisa

A Liverpool fan who was at the Louvre following his side’s Champions League final defeat asked: ‘What were the odds this would happen?’

The Independent UK

Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as an old woman in wheelchair

The protester tried to smash the glass protecting the world's most famous painting before smearing cream across its surface in what was thought to be a climate-related publicity stunt

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Mona Lisa left unharmed but smeared in cream in climate protest stunt

The Mona Lisa was left shaken but unharmed on Sunday when a visitor to the Louvre tried to smash the glass protecting the world's most famous painting before smearing cream across its surface in an apparent climate-related publicity stunt.

Evening Standard

Former Louvre president charged with alleged antiquities trafficking

The former president of the Louvre has been charged with alleged antiquities trafficking in France.

Radio France Internationale

Former Louvre director charged over suspected antiquities trafficking ring

The former head of Paris's Louvre Museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, has been charged with conspiring to hide the origin of Egyptian archeological treasures that police suspect were smuggled out of the country during the Arab Spring uprisings.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: French election has global stakes

At his victory celebration in 2017, newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron strode to a podium at the Louvre to the sounds of "Ode to Joy." He had every reason to be joyful, having trounced his opponent, Marine Le Pen, in a 66% to 34% landslide.

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Daily Mirror

Mona Lisa won't distract Maro Itoje from England's 'unbelievable Six Nations opportunity'

An earlier flight to Paris gave England's players extra time to unwind ahead of their Six Nations curtain call against leaders France, with the Louvre among Maro Itoje's pitstops

Asharq Al-Awsat

Marseille Hosts Immersive Mona Lisa Exhibition

The southern French city of Marseille is hosting an immersive entirely digital exhibition that gives enthusiasts the chance to explore the world of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and unravel her mysteries. In the 600m2 hall of the Palais de la Bourse, visitors will take a journey through six stages…

USA Today Sports Media Group

This photo of Matthew Stafford after the Rams’ Super Bowl win is iconic

Hang this iconic photo of Matthew Stafford in the Louvre.

France 24

Chantilly: France's castle of princes

Every year, almost half a million visitors flock to Chantilly, one of France's most beautiful castles. Located an hour from Paris and built in 1358, its princes greeted Louis XIV for sumptuous banquets. In the 19th century, Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, restored the château and turned it into an…

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'Golden Triangle' in Heart of Paris Sparks Dispute among Political Circles

As several prestigious buildings including hotels, luxury stores, and contemporary art museums reopen their doors, the heart of Paris hosts a new, beaming “golden triangle” that has sparked controversy among the local political class. The Louvre Post Office, located near the renowned Louvre Museum, has reopened its doors to the…

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