A hidden camera was discovered in a women's restroom within the administrative offices of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. A female staff member found the device on January 14, leading to the immediate suspension of a suspected perpetrator and the filing of a legal complaint by the museum. The museum has stated that exhaustive inspections found no other devices and has offered support to staff.
The incident has sparked significant internal criticism and trauma among employees, who accuse management of a lack of transparency regarding what footage was recorded and shared. This breach of privacy and security occurs while the iconic contemporary art museum is closed for a major, multi-year renovation, raising concerns about workplace safety and institutional accountability during a period of operational strain.