Takashi Murakami in Versailles

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The palace in Versailles is among the most visited sites in France. People come to see its extravagant decor. But starting Tuesday they can see something else there as well. An exhibit of Japanese contemporary art that has some French traditionalists up in arms. Genevieve 0ger reports from Versailles.

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