The President of the Louvre defends his decision to buy new works of art
Laurence Des Cars Louvre, president of the museum, has stated that the French Court of Auditors Francia is wrong.
Louvre Museum in Paris.
Laurence Des Cars Louvre, president of the museum, has defended his decision to buy new works of art the day after the French Courtof Auditors criticized that the purchase of new works should take precedence over security.
"I think he's wrong to be so strict," Des Cars said in an interview with radio station Franceinfo, in his first statements after the Court of Auditors presented his report this Thursday.
According to Des Cars, the Frenchman has applied these "priorities" because they are "very committed" to enriching their heritage.
The President of the Louvre recalls thatthe statutes of\u00A0, the world's most visited museum, state that 20% of the proceeds from the tickets must be earmarked for the purchase of new works of art.
Asked about the security issue and the theft on 19 October, he said he had been working on a security master plan since 2022.
"That plan will enter into force today and it clearly mentions the theft issue," he added.
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