She is the first woman to become the head of the largest museum in the world.
Laurence des Cars, current president of the Musée d'Orsay, was chosen to replace Jean-Luc Martinez from September 1 at the head of the Louvre, which he had directed since 2013, the Elysee said on Wednesday, thus confirming information from France Inter.
This 19th century and early 20th century art historian has been noted for her dynamism, notably with the “Orsay Grand Open” project aimed at expanding the program and spaces.
She emphasized diversity, social issues, the importance of attracting new generations.
The exhibition "The black model" in 2019 was particularly noted.
The last word goes to the President of the Republic
Jean-Luc Martinez, 57, historian and archaeologist specializing in Greek antiquities, was running for a third term and acting for the public establishment since April 13.
Very sensitive to access to the Louvre by all audiences, fighting against elitism, he reorganized and fitted out the museum to make it more welcoming.
During his tenure, the number of visitors exceeded 10 million visitors in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic, a world record.
Note that the final choice of the appointment of the presidents of large public museums such as the Louvre, Versailles, Pompidou or Orsay, rests with the President of the Republic.
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