"Beleaguered Louvre president Laurence des Cars quits after a historic heist under her watch. The next morning, a new leader is announced. It's Christophe Leribault from the Palace of Versailles, a true museum animal who ran a few during his career."
"The Berlinale turns into a shitshow because of Germany's old penchant for censorship. We watched legends like Wim Wenders get tied up in knots at a press conference, saying dumb things like, 'We have to stay out of politics.'"
"The selected artists include Wangechi Mutu, Cauleen Smith, Carolina Caycedo, Nick Cave, Kader Attia, and Khaled Sabsabi, who made headlines last year when Australia rescinded and then reinstated his selection for its national pavilion."
The Louvre has appointed Christophe Leribault, formerly of the Palace of Versailles, as its new president following Laurence des Cars' resignation after a significant theft occurred during her tenure. Simultaneously, the Berlinale film festival encountered controversy related to censorship issues, with prominent filmmakers like Wim Wenders facing difficult questions at press conferences. The week also highlighted the selection of 111 artists for curator Koyo Kouoh's posthumous exhibition at the 2026 Venice Biennale, featuring established artists including Wangechi Mutu, Cauleen Smith, and Kader Attia. Additionally, a film featuring Juliette Lewis offers social critique through surreal imagery, and Hyperallergic Members are invited to a virtual conversation with artist-writer Damien Davis.
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