Embattled Louvre Director Laurence des Cars Resigns
Laurence des Cars has resigned as director of the Louvre amid a series of crises at the museum. Artnet News reports her departure follows a $102 million jewel heist, a ticket fraud scheme, multiple leaks, and ongoing staff strikes. The article characterizes her tenure as embattled in the wake of these incidents.
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