French art historian and museum director Laurent Le Bon has made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of France. After graduating from Sciences Po Paris and the École du Louvre, he dedicated his career to championing and promoting contemporary art and culture. He gained recognition for his bold and innovative curatorial approach while working as a conservator at the Délégation aux arts plastiques (DAP) of the French Ministry of Culture. In 2001, he curated the landmark exhibition “Dada,” which solidified his reputation as a visionary curator. Le Bon’s career took a new turn in 2008 when he was appointed as the first director of the Centre Pompidou-Metz, a satellite location of the Centre Pompidou. During his tenure, he organised critically acclaimed exhibitions such as “Chefs-d’œuvre?” and “1917,” further cementing the institution’s reputation as a leading cultural hub. Appointed as the president of the Musée national Picasso-Paris in 2014, he oversaw the successful reopening of the museum as well as the highly acclaimed exhibition “Picasso. Bleu et rose.” In 2021, Le Bon became the president of the Centre Pompidou, succeeding Serge Lasvignes. In this prestigious role, he will be responsible for overseeing the upcoming renovation of the iconic building and ensuring the continued excellence and innovation of the institution’s programming.
