American Friends of the Louvre

Please join us in wishing our very own Executive Director, Thomas E. Moore III a joyeux anniversaire and happy birthday! ?? ?? ?? Thomas is pictured here with the Musée du Louvre's Director, Mme. Laurence des Cars in the recently-refurbished Anne of Austria Summer Apartments, made possible with support from AFL!

Last month, American Friends of the Louvre was in Paris with members for the Paris Pilgrimage, an annual rite of passage that provides AFL members with exclusive access to museums and institutions and rare opportunities to visit private collections. On behalf of everyone at AFL, thank you to all of our generous hosts who made the trip remarkable, including Musée du Louvre, Présidence de la République, Ritz Paris, Centre Pompidou, Chateau de Versailles, Petit Palais, and Mobilier national

Thank you, Julie Duhaut-Bedos, for your years of service in support of the French American community in the Los Angeles area. All of us at American Friends of the Louvre look forward to continuing our strong partnership for many years to come!

The American Friends of the Louvre values its ongoing partnership with Embassy of France in the United States, which enhances our efforts to promote French culture in the United States and support cross-cultural dialogue in parallel to the Musée du Louvre. Recently, AFL Board Chairman Christopher "Kip" Forbes and Executive Director Thomas E. Moore III had the privilege of meeting with His Excellency Laurent Bili, the French Ambassador to the U.S.; Consul General of France in New York (Consulate of France in New York ) Cédrik Fouriscot; and Cultural Counselor of France in the US and Director of Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, Mohamed Bouabdallah. Together, we look forward to further strengthening our relationship through the transformative power of art and culture.

It was a pleasure to work on this event with our incredible partners and colleagues at Consulate General of France in Los Angeles and Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education. Merci a tous!

American Friends of the Louvre was pleased to partner with Consulate General of France in Los Angeles for an engaging conference and reception held at the French Residence in Beverly Hills. Thank you to The Honorable Julie Duhaut-Bedos for her generous hospitality! Moderated by Dr. Rachel Rivenc from the Getty Research Institute, the discussion explored the critical subject of?provenance?in the art world, with contributions from Dr. Emmanuelle Polack of the Musée du Louvre and Dr. Sandra van Ginhoven of the Getty Research Institute. Referred to as the Musée du Louvre's own art?sleuth?by the?The New York Times, Dr. Emmanuelle Polack has been the public face of the Museum's efforts to return artwork that was stolen during World War II by the Nazis. The Louvre is currently the steward of over 1,700 works of art that have been identified as looted; and is seeking to find and encourage the descendants of the works’ original owners to reclaim their inheritance. ? Dr. Polack was selected as the third-annual LA Resident so that she can continue this essential research by reviewing auction records stored in the Provenance Index at the Getty Research Institute. Thomas E. Moore III Océane Arnaud Joshua Bell

Can't wait to see this landmark exhibition this fall in Paris. AFL is proud to serve a small part in this massive undertaking.

This fall eight Parisian museums will co-exhibit “Quand un Noeud est Dénoué, un Dieu est Libéré,” (“When a Knot is Untied, a God is Freed”), a landmark exhibition of work by Barbara Chase-Riboud?(board 1939), an American artist who has lived in Paris since 1961. The exhibition will present a series of monumental sculptures in bronze and silk, as well as the artist’s poems and drawings, created from 1958 to the present. Each sculpture was paired with a specific institution, which allows the viewer to interpret the works in the context of?Riboud’s life and practice in Paris. Two works from?Riboud’s “Cleopatra” series will be installed in the Musée du Louvre's Antiquities galleries, while for the first time in the Museum’s history, a third work will be installed under the Pyramid. The exhibition will be on view at the Louvre from October 9 through January 6.?Riboud’s artwork will also be installed at Centre Pompidou; Musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet; Musée d'Orsay; Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac; Palais de la Porte Dorée; Palais de Tokyo; and LA CITE DE LA MUSIQUE - PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS. This exhibition is organized by Erin Gilbert and Donatien Grau.?This exhibition is sponsored by the generous leadership of the Ford Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art.

Work for American Friends of the Louvre American Friends of the Louvre is thrilled to announce that we are growing our team and actively seeking a full-time Associate Director of Development. This position is permanently based in Paris, France and integral to supporting the ongoing strategic collaboration between AFL and the Louvre. Key responsibilities include liaising with staff in both New York and Paris, managing and greeting VIP visitors and guests at the Louvre, and assisting with philanthropic initiatives at the museum. Fluency in both English and French is essential, as the role requires regular use of both languages. Interested and qualified candidates can read the full job description, expected qualifications, and apply through the link below. https://lnkd.in/dycKsqR2

Work for American Friends of the Louvre! American Friends of the Louvre is thrilled to announce that we are growing our team and actively seeking a full-time candidate for the role of Associate Director, Paris. This position is permanently based in Paris, France and integral to supporting the ongoing strategic collaboration between AFL and the Louvre. Key responsibilities include liaising with staff in both New York and Paris, managing and greeting VIP visitors and guests at the Louvre, and assisting with philanthropic initiatives at the museum. Fluency in both English and French is essential, as the role requires regular use of both languages. Interested and qualified candidates can read the full job description, expected qualifications, and apply through the link below. We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?