Philip Kennicott

In this captivating discussion, Philip Kennicott, Senior art and architecture critic for The Washington Post, dissects the audacious Louvre jewel heist. He reveals how thieves executed their plan with disguises and a quick escape through a window. Philip dives into the historical significance of the stolen Napoleonic-era jewels and shares the public outrage in France regarding security failures. He also explores the challenges thieves face in selling such high-profile gems, emphasizing the broader implications of this theft on cultural access and inequality.