Make Room, Mona Lisa—Paris Welcomes a New Museum

James McAuley | Town and Country | 19th May 2021

It’s not often that critics are all gushing with praise. After years of trying, billionaire François Pinault has opened a much-anticipated museum in Paris to display his “legendary” art collection. He has renovated the historic, circular Bourse de Commerce with impeccable taste. And the art – well, it’s a roll call of contemporary art stars, 39 of which are included in the opening exhibition. Post-covid, up to 1m. visitors per year are anticipated. That’s confidence!