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American Friends of the Louvre

Name: American Friends of the Louvre
Address: 1460 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036, US
Telephone: +19172075424
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AFL is dedicated to supporting the Musée du Louvre and advancing French culture in the US through a dynamic membership program and philanthropic support.

The YPC was launched in 2006 to engage young professionals and art lovers passionate about supporting one of the world’s greatest museums. Through special fundraising events and activities in New York City, the Young Patrons Circle supports AFL's mission to raise awareness for the Louvre's collections and museum expertise. The group is comprised of young professionals aged 21-40 who share a love for the Louvre, philanthropy and French culture. In 2012-2013, the YPC’s contribution to the AFL through membership and events totaled over $50,000

10/02/2026

It was a beautiful evening in New York City as we said bienvenue to Mr. Christophe Leribault during his first visit to the United States in his new role as President-Director of the Musée du Louvre.

Graciously hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loeb in their historic Upper East Side Gilded Age residence, the evening provided a fitting setting to celebrate the Louvre’s bright future and the important role American Friends of the Louvre plays in supporting its continued progress.

The evening also shone a light on architect Annabelle Selldorf, who was in attendance and whose firm was recently selected to oversee the creation of a new entrance at the Louvre along the eastern Grande Colonnade.

It was an inspiring evening of friendship, art, and conversation—and a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary developments underway at the Louvre and the enduring partnership that connects the museum with its American friends.

📸: BFA / Danté Crichlow

07/08/2026

🥂 Merci beaucoup to for keeping our member’s ch*****ne flutes filled during the Soirée au Musée at the Louvre Museum. A longstanding patron of the arts and proud supporter of the American Friends of the Louvre, Ruinart will be delighted to welcome our guests, members, and friends to its historic home in Reims.

At 4 rue des Crayères, a living dialogue unfolds between heritage, nature, and contemporary creation. Visitors can discover Tadashi Kawamata’s newest in situ installations woven throughout the gardens, alongside Sou Fujimoto’s iconic Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion, designed to connect visitors with the surrounding landscape. Above ground and deep below, within the Maison’s UNESCO World Heritage chalk cellars, 4 rue des Crayères offers a singular journey where art, history, and nature converge in the heart of Ch*****ne.

📍 4 rue des Crayères
51100 Reims, France

Reservations and more information at ruinart.com

07/02/2026

🪭 Merci infiniment to for designing and providing elegant hand fans that helped keep our members cool and fashionable during the Soirée au Musée at the Louvre Museum.

Located in the heart of Paris, Samaritaine is a celebrated destination where heritage, architecture, fashion, and innovation come together. With breathtaking views of the city and a carefully curated selection of the world’s most iconic fashion houses and sought-after brands, the department store offers a truly unforgettable experience for both Parisians and visitors alike.

As Catherine Newey, President of Samaritaine, shares: “Strolling through the store means discovering beautiful rooms, of course, but it also means embracing a part of Paris, its history and its culture, during a walk that is full of surprises. Each floor reveals new discoveries, exclusive items, dining spaces to delight the taste buds, and, as always, a passionate and expert team to advise you. Whether in the store, the beauty space, or l’Appartement, we are committed to making your experience at Samaritaine an essential and unforgettable encounter. This human-sized department store is yours.”

AFL is deeply grateful to for their generosity and partnership.

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07/01/2026

A few more glam shots from Une Soirée au Musée 2026! ⚜️🇫🇷✨

06/30/2026

🍷American Friends of the Louvre extends its heartfelt thanks to for being an exceptional friend and supporter of AFL, and for joining us during the Soirée au Musée at the Louvre Museum.

Guests enjoyed two remarkable wines during dinner that reflected the estate’s enduring commitment to excellence:

Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 2019 – Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, Pavillon Blanc has been produced since the early 20th century. The 2019 vintage stands out for its great aromatic purity, freshness, and remarkable balance, exemplifying the high standards of precision and elegance that characterize Château Margaux’s white wines.

Château Margaux 2004 – After more than twenty years of aging, this vintage elegantly expresses the identity of Château Margaux’s terroir. Its balance, aromatic complexity, and silky texture attest to the aging potential and timeless style of this Premier Grand Cru Classé.

Located in the Médoc region of southwestern France, Château Margaux is an estate with a history spanning more than five centuries. Listed as a Premier Grand Cru in 1855, this family-owned estate combines tradition with a constant pursuit of excellence. Under the leadership of the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977, it preserves a unique terroir while adopting cutting-edge viticultural and architectural techniques. Producer of iconic wines such as the Grand Vin, the Pavillon Rouge, and the Pavillon Blanc, Château Margaux continues to refine the quality of its wines thanks to its research and development department, the passion of its teams, and its unwavering commitment to excellence.

06/29/2026

Une Soirée au Musée 2026 💫🍾

Select invitees and AFL patrons donned their black-tie best and gathered to celebrate all we have accomplished this past year in support of our beloved Musée du Louvre, including a $2 million renovation to the historic Spanish Galleries.

📸 : © Olivier Ouadah, © Skiss Agency - Saul Hommage, © Say Who - Michael Huard

06/23/2026

C’est parti! 🇫🇷✨

The 2026 French Pilgrimage has officially begun, kicking off with a ch*****ne reception at an extraordinary private residence. From exclusive experiences to behind-the-scenes discoveries, this annual journey offers AFL’s premier members a unique opportunity to deepen their connection to both our beloved museum and French culture.

Stay tuned as we share more from our time in Paris and, later, Normandy, where we’ll explore historic châteaux and experience the rich heritage that continues to inspire and shape France today.

📸 : Olivier Ouadah

06/11/2026

A masterpiece returns home. 📣💥

Following an extensive research and conservation campaign, Eugène Delacroix’s monumental “The Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople” has been restored to its original splendor.

Layers of aged varnish and accumulated grime that long obscured the painting have been carefully removed, revealing the vibrant blues, rich earth tones, and dramatic contrasts that characterize Delacroix’s masterful palette.

Painted between 1840 and 1841 at the height of the artist’s career, the painting depicts the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade’s capture and sack of Constantinople in 1204. Rather than glorifying military victory, Delacroix presents a powerful and unsettling vision of conquest, contrasting the triumph of the crusaders with the suffering of the city’s inhabitants. Rich in color, movement, and emotion, the work exemplifies the Romantic painter’s fascination with history, drama, and the human condition.

Now returned to public view in the Galerie Rouge (Room 700) of the Denon Wing, this iconic masterpiece joins other recently conserved works, including Delacroix’s “Liberty Leading the People.”

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06/05/2026

Michelangelo and Rodin were separated by nearly four centuries, yet their artistic visions were remarkably aligned. The ’s landmark exhibition “Michelangelo and Rodin: Living Bodies” explores the surprising dialogue between these two giants of sculpture. Organized into five thematic sections: Two Legendary Artists, Nature and Antiquity: Reinventing the Model, Non Finito, Bodies and Souls, and Energy and Life, the exhibition reveals how both artists grappled with some of art’s most enduring questions: how to capture movement, emotion, and the invisible forces that animate the human body.

Over the next six weeks, and prior to the exhibition’s closing on July 20, we’ll be sharing a series of videos exploring key works from the exhibition and the fascinating connections between them. Whether you’re planning a trip to Paris or following along from afar, we invite you to discover how Michelangelo and Rodin transformed stone into living, breathing bodies.

In this first video, curators Marc Bormand (Musée du Louvre) and Chloé Ariot (Musée Rodin) introduce five striking sculptures that open the exhibition in the rotunda: two by Michelangelo and three by Rodin. Together, they reveal the deep complementarity between these two artists, who devoted their careers to the human body. Through their focus on musculature and expressiveness, each figure seems to carry an inner life that radiates outward.

📽️ : Musée du Louvre

05/29/2026

Despite being suspended in midair and surrounded by grotesque hybrid demons, Saint Anthony remains astonishingly calm in this engraving currently on view at the in the exhibition “Martin Schongauer: The Beautiful Immortal.”

According to Christian tradition, Anthony retreated to the Egyptian desert to live in meditation and solitude, where he was tormented by visions and demonic assaults meant to test his faith — a spiritual trial that Schongauer conveys through a whirlwind of movement and imagination.

Created around 1470–1475, “The Temptation of Saint Anthony” was one of Schongauer’s largest and most widely circulated prints — a landmark in the early history of engraving whose influence spread rapidly across Europe. Its astonishing repertory of monsters, textures, and spiraling forms captivated generations of artists and artisans alike, inspiring everything from stained glass windows to sculptural programs. Michelangelo famously copied the composition in paint during his apprenticeship, an early sign of Schongauer’s profound international impact.

In this video, exhibition curator Hélène Grollemund presents this extraordinary work, illuminating how a single engraving could shape the visual imagination of Renaissance Europe.

🎥 : Musée du Louvre

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