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Laurence des Cars was born in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France on June 13, 1966. Laurence des Cars is listed as an art historian, curator and university teacher. That works out to 60 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV. Recorded honors include Knight of the National Order of Merit (2009), Officer of Arts and Letters (2017), Officer of the National Order of Merit (2021) and 1 more.
My Take
Laurence des Cars genuinely impresses me. To lead the Louvre, having already steered the Orsay and the Orangerie, places her among the most consequential figures in the art world, and she did it as the institution's first woman director. Yet what I find most compelling is not the decorations she has earned but the evident love of looking. Choosing to champion the dreamy, much-maligned Pre-Raphaelites tells me she is no dry academic but someone genuinely besotted with beauty. I trust a museum led by a curator who wants to build bridges to the next generation rather than merely guard the past.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laurence des Cars
- Name (Japanese)
- ローランス・デ・カール
- Reading
- ろーらんす・で・かーる
- Born
- June 13, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Occupation
- art historian / curator / university teacher
2. Background
- University
- Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Knight of the National Order of Merit
- 2017 Officer of Arts and Letters
- 2021 Officer of the National Order of Merit
- 2022 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Pre-Raphaelites: Romance and Realism | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence%20des%20Cars
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14626534
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurence des Cars born?
Born June 13, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Laurence des Cars from?
Laurence des Cars is from Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
What does Laurence des Cars do?
Laurence des Cars works as art historian, curator, university teacher.
What is Laurence des Cars known for?
Notable works include The Pre-Raphaelites: Romance and Realism.