France Appoints New Louvre Head Following Resignation
Is the Louvre's new leader the right person to turn things around or is the museum fundamentally flawed?
Above: Christophe Leribault, the newly appointed head of the Louvre Museum, pictured outside the Palace Des Versailles in 2024. Image credit: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Given the spiraling series of crises at the Louvre, Leribault has a formidable task ahead of him. However, he is a cool operator with a wealth of experience. If anyone can turn things around, it's him.
Establishment-critical narrative
While the Louvre is often celebrated as a pinnacle of culture, no matter who is in charge, the museum serves as a temple to colonialism that prioritizes the quantity of its vast, often contested collections over an ethical visitor experience.
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Editor's Note
This story currently has limited reporting from establishment-critical sources. We will continue to monitor all major outlets and update our coverage as additional perspectives become available.
