Restoration of Delacroix’s Masterpiece at Louvre, May Day Celebrations, and Global Events: A Look at the Week in Photos

Museum workers in Paris completed the restoration of Eugène Delacroix’s iconic painting ‘Liberty Leading the People’ at the Louvre after meticulous cleaning. The 1830 masterpiece now shines anew on the walls of the Louvre, having undergone a six-month cleaning process to remove decades of varnish and grime.

In the serene landscapes of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, John Bishop and Nick Child stumbled upon a remarkable find – antlers shed naturally by animals like elk and deer. These bony treasures, scattered across the forest post-winter, serve as a constant reminder of the wildlife’s cyclical renewal.

Recent global events also brought tensions to the forefront. In New York, police in riot gear intervened at Columbia University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalated. The university’s Hamilton Hall was briefly taken over by students, sparking confrontations and protests.

The aftermath of a dam burst led to devastating floods in Kenya‘s Rift Valley, near Kamuchiri, causing the loss of at least 45 lives. Similarly, in Dong Nai province, southern Vietnam, a fisherman was seen clearing dead fish from a reservoir amid scorching heat waves in the region.

At the Deptford Jack in the Green event in Britain, locals celebrated May Day with colorful customs. Meanwhile, ‘Star Wars‘ fans in The Hague geared up for a 24-hour marathon featuring all nine parts of the iconic series in cinemas.

In solemn news, the United Methodist Church repealed its long-standing ban on LGBTQ clergy, eliciting emotional reactions from congregants. Furthermore, Kraft Heinz‘s CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera’s health-conscious lifestyle and business approaches came into the spotlight as he aimed to revamp the processed-food giant.