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For the First Time, a Selection of Islamic Masterpieces From the Louvre Is Coming to the United States. See the Treasures Soon to Be Displayed at the Smithsonian’s Nati…

Twenty-six works spanning many centuries and regions will form the September exhibition titled "From the Louvre: Masterpieces ...

Louvre Gallery Reopens 9 Months After Infamous Heist—But No Jewels On Display (Photos)

Museum officials said the remaining jewelry previously displayed in the gilded Apollo Gallery has been moved into a vault in a secure room.

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French filmmaker Romain Gavras is adapting the Louvre heist for the screen, drawing on an investigative book by journalists from Le Monde, Le Parisien and Paris Match that is due out Wednesday.
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Louvre Apollo Gallery Reopens 9 Months After Shocking $100 Million Heist with Empty Display Cases

For the reopening, the museum removed all items and display cases in the gallery LOU BENOIST / POOL / AFP via Getty The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopened on Wednesday, July 22 The reopening occurred ...