#MICC2608758ADecree of April 8, 2026, on the Immunity of Cultural Property
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This decree ensures that certain cultural artifacts, specifically a painting by Vija Celmins, are protected from seizure while they are on loan to France. It primarily affects the Glenstone Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, and the public attending the exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie. No legal action can be taken against these artworks during the loan period from August 29, 2026, to February 25, 2027.
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Key Changes
- Protects cultural artifacts from seizure
- Affects specific artworks loaned to France
- Defines loan period immunity
Obligations
What this law requires
Glenstone Museum must ensure the Vija Celmins painting (A Painting in Six Parts, 1986-1987-2012-2016, inv. GF2017.095.1-6) remains on loan to the Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie during the period from August 29, 2026 to February 25, 2027
The Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie must protect the Vija Celmins painting from seizure and any legal action during the loan period from August 29, 2026 to February 25, 2027
No legal action, seizure, or attachment proceedings may be initiated against the Vija Celmins painting during the loan period from August 29, 2026 to February 25, 2027
The Musée de l'Orangerie must display the exhibition 'VIJA CELMINS' containing the protected artwork during the exhibition period from September 29, 2026 to January 25, 2027
This decree must be published in the Journal officiel de la République française