New Additions to the Louvre?!

Only 6 months ago I was at the Louvre and there was no sign of any renovations or additions to this world renowned museum. Today in the New York Times the top story in the arts section is about the New Islamic Galleries at the Louvre in Paris, France.


In 1989 the Louvre added I.M. Pei's Glass Pyramid which is now the main entrance to the Louvre.

It had horrible feedback from the public because of it's contemporary style. Now the new feature for the Islamic Gallery will be a ground and underground level interior spaces with a golden undulating roof.

They did a great job of hiding the project for 10 years! This cost them $125 million! $20 million of that was donated by Prince Alwaleed bun Talal of Saudi Arabia which is the larges single monetary gift ever given to the museum. Can't wait to go back and see it!!!


Read the full story here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/20/arts/design/the-louvres-new-islamic-galleries-bring-riches-to-light.html?ref=todayspaper&moc.semityn.www