Exhibition view of LAB #2, works by Berger & Berger. Photo: Manuel Vitali/DC
The New National Museum of Monaco (NMNM) presents LAB #2, Outside Categories, until March 18, at Villa Sauber with Berger & Berger, Patrick Corillon, Félix Dol Maillot and Damien MacDonald.
Initiated at the Villa Sauber two years ago, the LAB will make the museum a laboratory and crystallise its experiments. The idea is to encourage the public to watch the museum as they browse and not be mere visitors, and to transform their visit into a sharing experience.
This second edition will continue the redefinition of the museum; to get off the beaten track with out-of-class creators who jostle the meaning of the word “artist” through protean practices and for guests to question the place they are visiting.
In this exhibition five artists imagine the museum of the future. Their proposals are added to the exhibition of the works of Michel Blazy, born in Monaco and recognised internationally for his work devoted to perishable materials. Unsurprisingly, admission is free.
Sky is going to resort to the internet in order to reduce the flow of customers to other TV services. From 2019, subscribers will no longer need a satellite dish to receive Sky channels, and customers will be able to use a broadband service.
Jeremy Darroch, Sky’s Chief Executive, said the move was a “big moment” for the business. All 270 channels will be available through broadband.
Sky’s total operating profits in the last six months of 2016 fell by €74 million (£65 million) on a year earlier. Sky’s half-year earnings slipped nine percent after it paid millions of pounds for broadcast rights to Premier League football matches.
Meanwhile, Sky customers will not be able to view 12 TV channels, including TLC, Eurosport and Animal Planet after January 31, amid a fierce row with Discovery over a new deal. Sky claims it has been overpaying Discovery for several years and is not renewing its contract.
More than 11 percent of Sky’s customers moved to another provider in the last 12 months, up from 10.2 per cent a year earlier. However, Sky’s results announced on Wednesday, January 24, showed the group saw a 4.8 percent rise in revenues for the UK and Ireland, with overall revenues 6.2 percent higher than a year ago.
His Serene Highness Prince Albert took the opportunity of his New Year message to call on local leaders to approach the elections to the National Council, due to take place on February 11, with respect for others and in a spirit of harmony and union.
He reminded his countrymen and women that he is strictly neutral and no one can claim his support.
The Prince offered his thoughts to those who are sick and in mourning and wished success to the Principality’s young people. He also expressed the hope that political and business leaders will commit themselves to building a more liveable and fairer world through sustainable development and a “green” economy.
Finally, on his own part and that of Princess Charlene, Prince Albert wished Monegasques, residents and friends a serene and fruitful 2018.
Monaco Australia Association’s Beverley Holt with Annette Anderson of Stars’n’Bars and Brian Holt. Photo: Monaco Life
Following the huge success of last year’s Australian Day bash celebrated by 150 Australians and friends of Australia, Stars’n’Bars and the Monaco Australia Association are bringing back the Aussie Party on Friday, January 26.
You can’t get more authentic than chef Didier Rubiolo’s Australian Barbie (not the doll!) with beef and chicken meat pies, sausage and “damper”, grilled cheeseburger sliders, mini fish-n-chips, falafel, potato salad, coleslaw and a meringue pavlova for dessert.
Guests will be treated to a spectacular firework display on the port at 7:45 pm, with exceptional views from Stars’n’Bars’ open-air balconies, before the DJ cranks the volume on the dance floor – spinning all your favourite Aussie Classics from AC/DC, INXS, Midnight Oil, Men at Work, and, of course no dance party would be complete without the Bee Gees.
There will also be prizes for the Best Aussie Look Contest although it will be difficult to beat Jennifer Jacotine dressed as Dame Edna last year.
2017 Best Aussie Look Contest won by Jennifer Jacotine as Dame Edna. Photo: Monaco Life
Cash bar, which includes a selection of Australian wines and beer, opens at 7 pm, and the barbecue buffet – €30 per person, drinks not included – starts at 7:30 pm, so best to be on time as bush tucker doesn’t last long at an Aussie do.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online (Stars’n’Bars are the first customer of a new Monaco-based startup for online payment) or by sending a cheque to SNB at 6 quai Antoine 1er 98000 Monaco – be sure to include your email address. Alternatively you can pay at the door.
A vegan option is available but only by reservation to rsvpsnb@gmail.com, and note that there is no refund for late arrivals.
And by the way, there are no table reservations for anyone under 92 … this is a moveable Aussie feast.
Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch is to host the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco on February 27, the third time he has hosted the Awards. The ’Sherlock’ star previously led the 2014 Awards in Kuala Lumpur and the 2015 ceremony in Shanghai.
His role playing Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, his performance as Julian Assange in the Wikileaks movie The Fifth Estate and as the Dragon Smaug, in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, have established Cumberbatch as one of the world’s most sought-after performers.
“As an actor, I am asked to play a variety of characters, from legendary detective, a master of the mystic arts or an enigma code-breaking genius. None of those characters though have helped me discover who the winners will be at this year’s Laureus Awards,” said Cumberbatch.
“All of the nominations are fantastic and, along with a stunning Monaco location, home of the Formula One Grand Prix, I know it’s going to be a very special night. Join us!”
The Laureus World Sports Awards will celebrate sporting success and achievement over the past calendar year.
Prince Albert presented Monaco’s athletes competing in the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang, South Korea, at the Fairmont Hotel on Wednesday.
The four Olympic athletes who will defend the colours of the Principality during the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, from February 9 to 25, are Alexandra Coletti and Olivier Jenot, in alpine skiing, Rudy Rinaldi (pilot) and Boris Vain (brakeman) in bobsleigh.
The event took place in the presence of Patrice Cellario, Minister of the Interior, HE Yvette Lambin-Berti, Secretary General of the Monegasque Olympic Committee and many other personalities.
The Sovereign Prince also unveiled the name of the flag bearer of the Monegasque delegation during the opening ceremony. This honour will go to 24-year-old Rudy Rinaldi.
