The Louvre heist unmasks cultural extraction

The Louvre heist unmasks cultural extraction

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Louvre Heist: The Art Theft of the Century? - Tra i Leoni

In recent weeks, the Louvre has once again become the centre of global media attention. However, this time, the world’s most visited museum, with 8.7 million visitors in 2024 alone, hasn’t been in the news because of a new exhibition, an acquisition, a renovation plan, or the appointment of a new director, but because of a heist that is destined to become one of the most iconic in art history.  How did the thieves do it? On Sunday, October 19, a…