Jamal's passion for comics was encouraged by his mother from an early age, particularly in New York City where he grew up surrounded by the influence of DC and Marvel. He spent much of his school time drawing and creating comics with friends, often getting into trouble for doing so during class. At 14, Jamal enrolled in the High School of Art and Design to pursue a career in comics, discovering that it was possible to make a living from his passion.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/jamal-igle-talks-about-his-journey-the-creation-of-molly-danger-and-the-challenges-within-the-comic-industry/article69129221.eceLaurence des Cars has converted one of the Louvre's spaces into a private restaurant for herself and her guests, but the museum declined to comment. This comes as French president Emmanuel Macron is set to decide whether to reappoint or replace Jean-Luc Martinez, the current director of the Louvre, in the coming weeks. Des Cars will take over as the first female leader of the Louvre on September 1, replacing Martinez and bringing her emphasis on the social role of museums to the position.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/28/louvre-seeks-1bn-restoration-unions-hit-backThe Louvre museum in Paris is facing a series of challenges including water leaks, temperature variations, and outdated infrastructure that are threatening the preservation of its artworks. According to a note sent by Director Laurence des Cars to Culture Minister Rachida Dati, the museum's pyramid entrance, which was unveiled in 1989, is no longer suitable for visitors due to noise amplification and lack of insulation from heat and cold. The museum also lacks adequate food offerings and restroom facilities. A costly and complex renovation is needed to adapt the Louvre to modern expectations, with a budget that has not been specified. The financing will be split between the French state and private funds, including ticket sales and patronage from organizations such as the United Arab Emirates' funding for the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum. The museum's most popular attraction, the Mona Lisa, may also be relocated to a dedicated room due to overcrowding in its current location.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/french-president-emmanuel-macron-announces-major-overhaul-to-modernise-louvre-dedicated-room-for-mona-lisa/article69151973.eceThe Louvre museum in Paris is planning a major renovation to adapt to its growing number of visitors and maintain its commitment to artistic and cultural education. The project's financing has not been specified, but it is expected to be costly and technically complicated, similar to the five-year, 262 million euro renovation of the Pompidou Center also located in Paris. The Louvre's budget is split between the French state and private funds, including ticket sales and patronage from organizations such as the United Arab Emirates, which has a partnership with the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum. As part of the renovation plans, there are discussions about relocating the Mona Lisa to a dedicated room to alleviate overcrowding in its current location, where it is often displayed behind protective glass alongside other notable paintings by Titian and Veronese.
https://apnews.com/article/paris-louvre-museum-renovation-64c83759247406323def9e54bb4890c9French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Britons will have to pay a higher entrance fee to visit the Louvre Museum due to major renovation plans aimed at addressing issues such as water leaks, overcrowding, and temperature swings. The decision follows a warning from Louvre President Laurence des Cars that the museum is in a dire state. As part of the overhaul, the Mona Lisa will be given its own dedicated room, and a new entrance near the River Seine is planned to open by 2031. The renovation project, estimated to cost hundreds of millions of euros, marks the Louvre's first major update since the 1980s when the glass pyramid was unveiled.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14334853/Brits-pay-Louvre-museum-Emmanuel-Macron.htmlFrench President Emmanuel Macron is set to make an announcement about the future of the Louvre museum in Paris, following concerns raised by its director about the dire conditions faced by visitors and the museum's collections. The details of the announcement are not yet clear, but it is expected to be made during a visit to the museum on Tuesday.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/28/world/macron-to-speak-on-louvre-future-after-memo-about-decay/2045806The Louvre Museum in Paris will undergo a major renovation and expansion, which is expected to take up to 10 years to complete. As part of this project, known as "Louvre New Renaissance", the Mona Lisa will have its own dedicated room within the museum. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the plans, which include the creation of new underground rooms and a new entrance near the River Seine, set to open by 2031. The renovation aims to address overcrowding and outdated facilities at the world's most visited museum.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3296639/mona-lisa-get-own-room-louvre-museum-undergoes-major-renovation?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionFrench President Emmanuel Macron has announced a major renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, which will include a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa. The "Louvre New Renaissance" project, set to be completed by 2031, will also feature a new entrance near the Seine River and aim to address overcrowding and outdated facilities at the world's most visited museum.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/mona-lisa-will-have-her-own-room-under-a-major-renovation-of-the-louvre-20250129-p5l7wt.htmlVictorian Opera is currently staging a production of Stephen Sondheim's musical Follies in Melbourne. The show features a cast including Merlyn Quaife, Marina Prior and Geraldene Morrow, who are rehearsing the choreography for the number "Who's That Woman?" The story revolves around a group of ageing performers, led by Rhonda Burchmore as Stella, reminiscing about their past glories in a 1920s-style revue.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/stephen-sondheim-follies-melbourne-20250128-p5l7q0.html