Laurence des Cars

Laurence des Cars is the current Director of the Louvre Museum in Paris. She is newsworthy due to recent events and developments at the Louvre, including a significant jewel heist in October where thieves stole over $100 million worth of jewelry. The investigation into the heist is ongoing, with recent arrests made. Furthermore, the Louvre is increasing ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Economic Area by 45% to help finance an ambitious renovation plan, a decision likely influenced by the financial strain caused by the heist and the need for enhanced security. The Louvre's challenges are drawing comparisons to other major museums, such as the Prado, which is actively trying to avoid similar issues of overcrowding and security breaches.