Ecole du Louvre's Surprising Alliance: When Luxury Meets Academia

Louis Vuitton is supporting education, research, and cultural heritage by joining the Ecole du Louvre as a patron, a public establishment of higher learning and research. Over three years, the house will finance eight scholarships, including two research scholarships for doctoral students and six living stipends for undergraduate and master's students.

Since its creation in 1909, the Ecole du Louvre has a mission to contribute to the education of the general public in all disciplines related to the study of works kept in museums, with a particular focus on history, archeology, art history, and minor arts. With 20,000 students, including 1,500 PhD students, the school is a key player in the French higher education system. More information about their programs can be found on their official website.

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Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton, sees this partnership as a way to honor the past and shape the future. "As a defender of savoir-faire, creativity, and excellence, Louis Vuitton is particularly proud to support the work of the Ecole du Louvre. This public higher education institution, which is unique in the world, is a flagflip for France, like our House, which has a long history and is committed to innovation and transmission," he said.

As a new patron of the Ecole du Louvre, Louis Vuitton is strengthening its ties with the Louvre Museum, which began with the naming of the Georges Petit gallery, inaugurated in October 2023. The private gallery contains 35 works from the French school collections of the 19th century, including paintings by Courbet, Corot, and Daumier.

For three years, Louis Vuitton is financing eight scholarships, including two research scholarships for doctoral students working on particularly innovative scientific projects and six stipends to help cover the living expenses of undergraduate and master's students. Details on Louis Vuitton's philanthropic efforts can be found on their official website.

With this partnership, Louis Vuitton is joining a community of patrons that includes foundations, companies, and individuals who defend the values and independence of the Ecole du Louvre. The house hopes to support the work of the school and its unique contribution to the education of the general public in the field of art history and the minor arts.