Having been an essential landmark in the Parisian landscape since it was built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower now seems immutable. Although it was initially not guaranteed to remain permanently in place, it has since undergone frequent technical renovations and has changed colors over the years. Member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts’ Architecture section and chief architect of historical monuments Pierre-Antoine Gatier is currently in charge of restoring its paint. This is an extraordinary project – and a colorful one – as well as being an opportunity to look back at the history of the Iron Lady, which has so often been celebrated, both onscreen and in other forms of artistic expression.
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