"The theft highlighted one particular risk, but dangers come in many forms. The terrorist threat, activists' demands, fire safety vigilance, and now cybersecurity. The Louvre is the equivalent of a Paris neighborhood, all of it listed as a historic monument."
"Installing cameras and detectors is not enough. That has to be done, of course, but in coordination with other complex and lengthy infrastructure works."
"The $100 million heist was a grave embarrassment to the world's most-visited museum, with critics noting that less than five percent of the more than €80 million allocated to security had been properly invested."
The Apollo Gallery will reopen in July, showcasing the Romantic wall paintings of Apollo without its display cases of precious minerals. These minerals will be relocated to the Richelieu wing. The Louvre's director, Christophe Leribault, aims to enhance the gallery's appeal, especially following the recent heist of France's crown jewels. Plans include displaying Empress Eugénie's crown, which is under restoration. Leribault emphasizes the need for improved security measures beyond cameras, addressing various threats to the museum's safety.
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