The Louvre's new director is sounding alarms about the museum's aging infrastructure. According to France 24, the Paris institution is struggling to secure funding for critical facility upgrades. The candid assessment comes as the museum grapples with recent security issues, including a brazen $100-million jewelry heist. For one of the world's most visited museums, the challenge highlights a broader tension: balancing preservation and modernization against tight budgets.

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