Louvre anniversary paper collage torn to shreds within hours by visitors

The huge collage by French artist JR in the courtyard of the Louvre, a project unveiled to mark the 30th birthday of the Louvre's glass pyramid in Paris. Photo: AFP

A whimsical collage in the courtyard of France’s Louvre art museum had a short shelf life after a swarm of tourists and art lovers left it in shreds.

French artist JR and 400 volunteers put the final touches to the huge collage on Friday to mark the 30th anniversary of the Louvre’s glass pyramid.