Overview
- Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced his sudden death on Sunday, confirming the passing of the Orsay–Orangerie chief who took office in April 2024.
- Authorities have not released a cause of death; a report citing a local source described a SAMU call near Bagnols-sur-Cèze and characterized it as a natural death, a detail not officially confirmed.
- President Emmanuel Macron called the loss a shock and praised Amic’s mission to open major works to broader audiences, while Dati lauded his creative, public-minded leadership.
- Amic’s career spanned teaching, conservation and museum leadership, including directing Rouen’s metropolitan museums, advising the Culture Ministry and launching participatory initiatives such as La chambre des visiteurs.
- His agenda at Orsay included expanding regional loans, youth programming, research on spoliated goods and fundraising for modernization, leaving a leadership gap as major projects continue.