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The degradation of the Louvre and the Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa, one of the world's most famous paintings, may soon be moving house. The director of the Louvre, Laurence De Cars, recently revealed that the museum is in a worrying state of decay. Every year, around nine million visitors flock to admire Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, but the conditions of the institution are no longer sustainable. The room that houses the Mona Lisa needs a complete overhaul, and the director has proposed dedicating an exclusive room to this extraordinary painting.
The conditions of the museum
The Louvre, despite being one of the most visited museums in the world, has serious structural problems. The lack of adequate services, restricted spaces and water infiltration are just some of the critical issues that have emerged. During the summer months, the museum's famous pyramid turns into a real greenhouse, further compromising the conservation of the works of art. The situation has become unsustainable and requires urgent interventions to guarantee the safety and usability of the works.
The proposal of the Lombardy Region
In this context of crisis, the Lombardy Region has launched a bold idea: hosting the Mona Lisa during the Winter Olympics. This proposal has sparked a heated debate, with supporters and critics debating the cultural and touristic implications of such a move. The possibility of seeing the Mona Lisa in another location, albeit temporary, could represent a unique opportunity to enhance Italian art and attract visitors from all over the world. The matter is now in the hands of the French government, with President Macron due to make a statement shortly on the situation of the museum and the future of the Mona Lisa.
