art conservation
Louvre Museum Temporarily Closes Campana Gallery Due to Structural Safety Concerns Amid Recent Security Challenges
Nov 18, 2025 02:26 am CST
The Louvre Museum has closed its Campana Gallery housing ancient Greek ceramics after structural weaknesses were discovered in ceiling beams. This closure follows recent security challenges including a $102 million jewelry heist and comes amid growing concerns about the physical condition of the historic building, where temperature variations and water leakage threaten artwork preservation in the world's most visited museum.
Teen Arrested for Vandalizing Priceless Artworks at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
Nov 05, 2025 11:42 am CST
A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly throwing water on two valuable historical paintings at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The incident targeted works by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres and Girolamo dai Libri, with damages estimated at $4,000. Museum officials confirm the suspect was exhibiting erratic behavior but state no artworks were harmed.