Appointed in September 2021, the new president of Orsay speaks exclusively about his future plans.
A redesign of the visit routes, and the presentation of the works, will be launched.
She will introduce video into the rooms, and will mix medium, styles and techniques, in order to reflect the effervescence of the 19th century.
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- In what state did you find the museum when you arrived?
Christophe LERIBAULT.
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It had reopened a few months ago, with a gradual increase in its attendance.
It is now below 20% compared to 2019. Thanks to Europeans, the proportion of foreigners is about the same (43%), despite the absence of Asian visitors.
This spring, the exhibition on Gaudi is full, with nearly 7,000 visitors per day, and that on Maillol is also doing well.
How do you envision its future?
Orsay should be more than a fine arts museum.
It must speak of the exceptional energy and modernity of the 19th century.
A completely changing era...
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