As part of an ambitious overhaul of the iconic Louvre museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa will be ...

Art critics hailed news of the move, saying that the precious painting has stolen the spotlight for long enough.

which begins with theft, and to recount the fascination of artists and visitors to the Louvre, which continues unabated. Almost 75% of our visitors want to see the Mona Lisa when they come to the ...

“Long live the Louvre’s new renaissance ... Even then, though, he served just eight months in prison. The Mona Lisa’s legacy has gone on for far longer.

Yet despite the Louvre’s decrepit state ... since—except for the three years following its theft by Peruggia. We’re drawn to Mona Lisa’s mysterious expression, Da Vinci’s mastery ...

Francesca Caruso, the culture chief for the Lombardy region wrote in a memo, “We are ready to host the ‘Mona Lisa’” until the French government determines the Louvre’s “relocations and ...

The work was stolen from the Louvre back in 1911, and it remained out of the public eye for two years before the ringleader of the scheme was arrested. Even then, though, he served just eight months ...

The Louvre faces significant issues including leaks, overcrowding, and inadequate facilities. Louvre Director Laurence des Cars suggests limiting daily visitors and reassessing the "Mona Lisa" display ...