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To catch a thief: The ongoing dilemma for museums after high-profile heists
Recent raids on museums and galleries have exposed the limits of modern security methods. Andrew Mueller, our presenter for ‘The Foreign Desk’, offers a modest proposal.
Art
Conserve and protect
A behind-the-scenes quest is underway to preserve the world’s largest collection of art and antiquities that are now at threat from climate change.
Art
Canvas conversations
A quiet night at the Louvre might be a welcome break from the gawking crowds but the enigmatic Mona Lisa is missing her admirers more than she’d like to admit.
Affairs
Bonjour, tout le monde
French influence spans the globe, be it the wine you drink, the car you drive or the clothes you wear. It’s soft power with a swagger and Breton stripe too.
