The Musée du Louvre has fallen victim to a break-in, marking a significant turning point.
The Louvre theft marks a turning point between a hampered public cultural scene and wealthy, private players
Meanwhile, the art world is thriving at private events, including the Fondation Cartier, Art Basel Paris fair, Fondation Louis Vuitton, and the Pinault Collection, as observed by Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin.
Author's summary: Louvre theft highlights cultural scene shift.