Sylvain Amic: Museums of Orsay and Orangery President Dies
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At a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Person | Sylvain Amic |
| Position | President of the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie (Paris) |
| Date of Death | August 31, 2025 |
| Age at Death | 58 |
| Reaction – Emmanuel Macron | “His disappearance is a shock.” Praised Amic’s belief in open and accessible culture. |
| Reaction – Rachida Dati (Minister of culture) | Described Amic as a “warm man attentive to others” who believed in open culture. Called his death a loss for culture and France. |
| Previous Role | Worked in the cabinet of former Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak. |
| appointment date | Succeeded christophe Leribault in April 2024. |
| Vision for Musée d’Orsay | Believed it was a “republican museum, a common good of the nation” and wanted to make it accessible to all, especially 18-25 year olds. |
| Interview | Gave an interview in January 2025 discussing a more stimulating programme for 18-25 year olds. Link to Interview |