The Making of the Louvre by Russell Kelley

Thursday, April 27, 2023 From 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM Add to Calendar 2023-04-27 18:30:00 2023-04-27 20:30:00 The Making of the Louvre by Russell Kelley How the Louvre Evolved Over 800 Years From A Medieval Fortress Into The World’s Largest Museum. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA America/New_York

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Did you know that the Musée du Louvre in Paris is the world’s largest and most visited museum of art? However, its own history as an architectural monument and symbol of France is less well known. Russell Kelley, an American resident in Paris for 30 years and author of The Making of Paris, will discuss the history of the Louvre from its origins as a fortress by the Seine in 1190 to I.M. Pei’s Pyramid of 1989. In the 800 years in between all the great builder kings, queens, emperors and presidents of France made their mark on the complex. Using period maps, drawings, illustrations and photographs, Russell Kelley will chart the evolution of one of France’s most iconic monuments. Russell’s favorite building in Paris is the Louvre. In his lecture this evening, he will explain why.

This seminar will be followed by a Q&A, a book signing and a reception with wine and light refreshments.

In person event in English.

Member

$45

Non-member

$60

About Russell Kelley

Russell Kelley and his wife Lynn have lived in Paris for 30 years. For the first 20 years Russell worked as an international business lawyer. For the past 10 years he and Lynn have divided their time between Paris and Palm Beach, Florida, where Russell was born.

During the past decade Russell has delved into the history of his two hometowns and written books about how they each evolved over time: An Illustrated History of Palm Beach – How Palm Beach Evolved Over 150 Years From Wilderness to Wonderland, which was published by Pineapple Press in 2020, and The Making of Paris – The Story of How Paris Evolved From A Fishing Village Into The World’s Most Beautiful City, which was published by Lyons Press in 2021.

Russell is Vice President of the Alliance Française Miami Metro.

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