Guests gathered in New York City to say bienvenue to Mr. Christophe Leribault during his first visit to the United States in his new role as President-Director of the Louvre Museum. Graciously hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loeb in
American Friends of the Louvre opened the Paris autumn season with an exclusive morning viewing of the Fine Arts Fair Paris at the majestic Grand Palais. Members and guests enjoyed a warm welcome by Monsieur Louis de Bayser, member of
American Friends of the Louvre gathered at 44DeVore on New York’s Upper East Side to celebrate La Rentrée and the start of a new season. The evening offered a welcome opportunity for members and friends to reconnect following the summer
AFL members enjoyed a special morning visit of Les Esquisses de la Caverne, French artist JR’s new exhibition at Perrotin Paris, with Peggy Leboeuf, Director of Perrotin, New York. Les Esquisses de la Caverne offers a glimpse into the creative process behind La Caverne
In June 2026, members of the International Council and Chairman’s Circle embarked on an annual rite of passage: the 2026 French Pilgrimage. This year’s journey through Paris and Normandy offered unparalleled access to some of France’s most remarkable cultural treasures.
AFL members had the exclusive opportunity to experience Raphael: Sublime Poetry at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during a private tour before public opening hours. This landmark exhibition—the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to Raphael in the United States—brought together more
The Young Patron Cocktail Party at 113 Spring in SoHo was the perfect way to kick off the summer season. This special evening took place in a beautifully restored historic space where cast-iron architecture met contemporary design. Now a dedicated
During a private visit at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, AFL members learned about the two remarkable histories that meet in the heart of Paris: the centuries-old legacy of Bonhams, founded in London in 1793 and now a global force
American Friends of the Louvre (AFL) hosted its annual New York Gala on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at a sold-out Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center. The celebrations began on Friday evening with a Pre-Gala Soirée hosted by Printemps New York