The Louvre Considers Basement Relocation for Mona Lisa

Management at the Louvre has proposed the idea of providing Mona Lisa with her own dedicated space to alleviate these issues and improve the overall visitor experience. Laurence des Cars, the museum's director, expressed the sentiment that relocating Mona Lisa could potentially mitigate public disappointment, as per a report by Artnews: "Moving 'Mona Lisa' to a separate room could end the public's disappointment," said des Cars. "Visitors are not being properly received in the current room so we feel that we're not doing our job properly."

Currently, the 1503 painting is exhibited behind bulletproof glass in the center of the Salle des États, with crowd control measures in place to maintain order. Despite efforts to enhance the viewing experience through technological upgrades, such as anti-reflective coatings implemented in 2019, curators argue that the current setup contradicts Da Vinci's original intention for the artwork.

What to Read Next

It's time to get up and work, maybe.

Advising the government on safety measures, potential uses and mitigating the risks of AI.

Premium leather and suede meet a Vibram sole on the made-in-LA silhouette.

An 808 Mafia x Opium link-up.

Featuring collaborations with Latto, Cash Cobain and more.

Opening at its Beverly Hills location on April 30.

Presented by ASICS

The collection includes a selection of t-shirts and jackets, as well as a take on Asics' iconic GEL-QUANTUM 360.

Presented by ASICS /Apr 26, 2024

Featuring classic golf garments updated for the modern golfer.

Marking Chief Keef's first hometown performance in over a decade - and the first time ever Travis Scott's Cactus Jack label will take the stage as a group.

More ▾