New director for crisis-hit Louvre

THE home of the Mona Lisa has revealed its new boss.

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Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getting the world’s largest museum out of crisis after the brazen heist in October of the French crown jewels.

French government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon announced the appointment on Wednesday.

Mr Leribault takes over from outgoing Louvre director Laurence des Cars, who resigned on Tuesday.