Recent Events in the Art World and Beyond
The Musée du Louvre recently experienced a break-in, marking a significant turning point in the art world, as noted by Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin:
The Louvre theft marks a turning point between a hampered public cultural scene and wealthy, private players
Meanwhile, the art world continues to thrive with events such as the Fondation Cartier, Art Basel Paris fair, and exhibitions at the Fondation Louis Vuitton and the Pinault Collection.
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Author's summary: Recent events impact art and politics.
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