Barthélemy studies the history of European museums in the 18th and 19th centuries, with a focus on their relationship to colonial expansion. A former fellow of the École normale supérieure of Paris, Barthélemy earned a B.A. (2011) in art history and history as well as an M.A. (2013) in art history and cultural heritage studies from Paris-Sorbonne University, both with distinction. In recent years, he has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Louvre Museum.
