Julien Neutres appointed director of JR's La Caverne du Pont-Neuf

Julien Neutres, a senior civil servant from the French National School of Administration (ENA), has been appointed to lead "La Caverne du Pont-Neuf," the monumental art project by JR installed beneath the Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris. The appointment was announced on June 11, 2026, by Le Journal des Arts. Neutres will oversee the management and development of the subterranean cultural space, which opened in 2024 and has since become a major tourist attraction. The project, conceived by the French artist JR, transforms a former parking lot into an immersive art experience featuring large-scale photographic installations. Neutres' background includes roles at the French Ministry of Culture and the Centre Pompidou, where he was director of cultural development. His appointment signals a shift towards institutional management for the artist-led initiative.