The Louvre in Paris faces overwhelming visitor numbers, with about 9 million annually, driven significantly by interest in the Mona Lisa. To address congestion, the museum is relocating the painting to a dedicated space, away from the main galleries. However, this decision, announced by Emmanuel Macron, raises concerns about elitism and may disrupt the museum's role in blending high art with popular culture. While crowded, many visitors still engage meaningfully with the art, suggesting that the current setup, despite its chaos, fosters genuine appreciation.
It may ruin the Louvre's ecosystem as a place where high art becomes popular culture.
But who am I, and who is Macron, to assume none of those people feel or see or discover anything from the experience?
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