Louvre-Lens Exhibition Examines the Cultural Power and Weaponization of Cuteness

By Iñaki Laguardia · Designboom · 2026-10-02

Designboom reports that the Louvre-Lens has launched a major survey titled So Cute! The Art of Happiness, which explores the aesthetic evolution of adorability from ancient Egypt to modern pop culture. The exhibition features roughly 300 diverse works, ranging from classical oil

Designboom reports that the Louvre-Lens has launched a major survey titled So Cute! The Art of Happiness, which explores the aesthetic evolution of adorability from ancient Egypt to modern pop culture. The exhibition features roughly 300 diverse works, ranging from classical oil