Laurence des Cars, director of the Louvre, warned of damage to museum spaces and urged a reassessment of how the Mona Lisa is displayed.
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The museum reported a record 8.7 million visits in 2024, which is around twice the number it was designed for.
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Laurence des Cars, director of the Louvre, warned of damage to museum spaces and urged a reassessment of how the Mona Lisa is displayed.
The museum reported a record 8.7 million visits in 2024, which is around twice the number it was designed for.
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