Paris museums close ahead of planned protests

independent.co.uk —

Paris's top museums, including the Louvre, Orsay, and Picasso galleries, closed Saturday over safety concerns ahead of planned protests in the French capital. France's culture ministry urged museums to protect visitors, staff, and artworks amid fears of potential violence, following clashes, fires, and looting during protests the previous weekend. Art Basel Paris also cancelled its public weekend programme at the Grand Palais, with exhibitors and gallery owners supporting the closure due to the ongoing social unrest.


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