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After the Louvre Heist, the Museum’s President Defends Her Tenure

In one of her very few interviews since the museum heist, Laurence des Cars said the plan would increase much-needed security, but critics say it is too focused on new construction.

© Andrea Mantovani for The New York Times

Laurence des Cars, the Louvre’s president, in the museum in 2023.
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