Earthquake in the art world! This Wednesday, November 20, the Cognacq-Jay museum, an eminent cultural venue in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, underwent a robbery of rare violence. The event took place in broad daylight, while visitors and employees were present on site, an astonishing procedure for a cultural venue, which fortunately caused no injuries. The police indeed intervened quickly, taking charge of the situation directly after the attack.
The City of Paris strongly condemned this coup, during which several precious objects were stolen. Armed with axes according to initial information, the individuals stole elements of the Luxe de Poche exhibition. which was heading towards its end. Beyond the damage to the heritage of the place, this incident raises questions about the security of cultural places in the heart of the capital. A sad event which will not fail to leave traces in the history of this Parisian museum…
Published on November 20, 2024 at 2:40 p.m., updated at 4:05 p.m. by Titouan Hervéic
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