Christophe Leribault
Background
AI-generatedChristophe Leribault is a French museum curator and administrator who serves as president-director of the Musée du Louvre in Paris.
Role
Christophe Leribault is the president-director of the Louvre, one of the world's largest and most visited art museums, responsible for its collections, exhibitions, and overall management.
Background
A trained art historian, Leribault previously directed the Petit Palais and later the Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, where he oversaw exhibitions and collection management. He was appointed to lead the Louvre in 2025, succeeding Laurence des Cars, taking on responsibility for the museum's operations, security, and modernization efforts.
Why they are in the news
Leribault has been in the news in connection with the Louvre's response to a high-profile jewelry heist, including decisions about museum security and the reopening of affected gallery spaces such as the Apollo Gallery, which reopened without the stolen jewels on display.
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