Art historian criticizes Macron's Louvre renovation project as wasteful and misaligned

Didier Rykner, an art historian and investigative journalist who edits La Tribune de l'Art, argues that the Louvre's challenge is not insufficient funding but misallocation of resources, per the France 24 interview. According to Rykner's analysis, President Macron's major renovation project is 'useless and expensive' and that the museum should prioritize refurbishment over the current investment strategy. Rykner acknowledges security expenses as necessary but contends they are consuming resources needed elsewhere. The critique reflects ongoing debate in France about cultural institution priorities and government spending on prestige projects.