Louvre museum in Paris ‘running out of steam’, says new director

Louvre's new director says world's most-visited museum is 'running out of steam'

The Straits TimesThe Louvre's newly appointed director has made a striking admission: the world's most-visited museum is stagnating and in need of reinvention. The director's frank assessment signals a coming overhaul of how the Paris institution presents its collection and manages its massive visitor load. The comments have sparked debate in the French cultural establishment about the future of the landmark.