Structural Concerns Prompt Closure of Campana Gallery at the Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum has announced the closure of the Campana Gallery due to structural weaknesses in some of the beams in the building. The gallery, which showcases ancient Greek ceramics in nine rooms, will be closed for investigations into the beams supporting the floors above it. This development is unrelated to the recent robbery at the museum but adds to the institution's security concerns.
A gang had raided the Louvre last month, stealing jewelry worth $102 million in a daring heist. The museum's security shortcomings have been criticized in France, with the top administrator highlighting issues with the building's conditions. The Campana Gallery, located on the first floor in the Sully wing, is affected by the structural problems in the second floor above it, which is currently used as office space.
The closure of the Campana Gallery is a precautionary measure while investigations are ongoing. The 65 staff members working in the area will be relocated during this time. The Louvre Museum continues to address security and structural concerns to ensure the safety of its visitors and artworks.