The Louvre's Folly: A Symbol of France's Priorities Gone Awry Didier Rykner, an art historian and investigative journalist, has delivered a scathing indictment of the Louvre's refurbishment efforts and Emmanuel Macron's flagship project.
His critique is not about aesthetics but about allocating resources effectively. The crux of Rykner's argument lies in the misallocation of resources within the Louvre.
Rather than pouring millions into an unnecessary architectural expansion, the museum should focus on preserving its historic fabric.