Marlene Dumas Becomes First Contemporary Woman Artist to Enter Louvre’s Permanent Collection
In a historic move for the world’s most visited museum, Marlene Dumas has become the first contemporary female artist to have her work inducted into the permanent collection of the Louvre. The museum officially unveiled the acquisition, a site-specific installation titled Liaisons, in November 2025. The installation consists of nine paintings created specifically for the Porte […]









