The Grimaldi Forum Monaco will swing open the doors this week to its highly anticipated summer exhibition, showcasing the works and artistic processes of prominent Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí.
Following the presentation of other monolithic artists of the 20th century, including ‘SuperWarhol’ in 2003, ‘Monaco Celebrates Picasso’ in 2013 and, more recently, ‘Francis Bacon, Monaco and French Culture’ in 2016, the summer 2019 exhibition will be dedicated to ‘Dali, a History of Painting’, curated by Montse Aguer, Director of the Dali Museums.
The retrospective is being conducted in collaboration with the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, a private cultural organisation.
It is a particularly significant year as 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the artist’s death (1904-1989). The Dali exhibition will be a history of painting and will offer the public an exceptional journey through Dali’s artistic production, allowing viewers to discover the different stages of the artist’s creative works.
It will not only offer a retrospective view of Dali’s work, but will also reveal how the painter has become enshrined in the history of 20th century painting. The public will therefore be able to discover the different steps of his creation and to recognise the imprint of the different painters who influenced him, and to whom he paid homage.
The selection includes approximately one hundred works including paintings, drawings and photographs, mostly from the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation in Figueres and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid.
‘Dali, a History of Painting’ will open on Saturday 6th July and run until 8th September. Entrance is 11€ for adults, or 9€ for students. There is free admission for children under 18 years of age.
It’s summer time at the port of Monaco and once again residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a host of seasonal installations including sports activities and temporary garden.
From 12th July to 25th August, the city’s Animation Department is echoing the summer Dali exhibition organised by the Grimaldi Forum by decorating the Quai Albert I.
There are also a few new additions this year, including sports activities such as a padel court, a basketball court (from the end of July) and an electric kart circuit.
As in previous years, pergolas and vegetation will provide some welcome shading areas during the hot summer period.
A kiosk with terrace will also welcome visitors for a small gourmet break or refreshing drink.
A group of young Monaco residents are working hard to further the Principality’s values of wellness, sustainability and luxury in their innovative businesses. We spoke to the young founders about their experience living Monaco’s values and growing companies in a place that supports their vision.
Fashion by 209 Mare
Casual Luxury
Federico Uribe’s office had two racks of the upcoming season’s clothing, and a small pile of fabric samples that inspired the line. A mix of blazers, shirts, shorts and pants, it was clear that the young entrepreneur has a passion for fashion. Tan skin and green eyes, the native Colombian explained his family’s roots in the textile industry. His company, 209 Mare, values sustainability. Several of his pieces use materials from recycled plastics, like Seaqual or New Wave. The young CEO knows his segment, and explained why the 209 Mare brand has experienced recent growth:
“Even something like these shorts that are sporty are meant to be haute couture meets functionality. People in beach clubs, like in St. Tropez at Bagatelle Beach, want to stand out. Exclusivity isn’t only about price, it’s about having something others don’t. Our production numbers are small, so it’s very limited, although we sold in 82 countries last year.”
Brothers Gabriel and Federico Uribe
The brand focuses on menswear, although they did have a line of women’s blazers last year that sold out quickly. Two brothers came together three years ago to create 209 Mare. Federico and Gabriel Uribe, aged 32 and 25 respectively, are young entrepreneurs with a Monaco brand who, at its core, is high end fashion. 209 Mare, known for its towel fabric lined blazers, is perfect for a casual and cool setting, like yachting or a beach club. Their menswear line embodies Monaco’s identity of casual luxury.
Nutrition Delivered
When you meet Shanka Jayasinha, his commitment to health and nutrition is obvious and can be seen in his muscular physique. With family roots in Sri Lanka, he was born and raised in Monaco and recently started MC Nutrition after realising the current food delivery options didn’t meet his needs. He returned to Monaco three years ago after studying in Miami, saddened to realise that only pizza, pasta and salads could be delivered easily in the Principality. Shanka knew he could make a shift in the food delivery options available.
Shanka Jayasinha
Inspired by research and mentors from his Alma Mater, the University of Miami where he was mentored by nutritionists from the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins, Shanka wanted healthy delivery options. His athletic background inspired MC Nutrition’s goal to help people feel better in their minds and bodies. He recognised the psychological effects of negative body image, and wanted to create a healthy way to ease into a new lifestyle. MC Nutrition is almost like having a private chef.
“For Monaco, it is new. In the US you have a lot of calorie counted meals, meal plans for high performance athletes, and vegan options. I want to change the landscape of food delivery in Monaco.”
Shanka’s company offers both one-off meals delivered in 45 minutes to an hour, and complete meal plans, based on goals and dietary restrictions. Science-backed and nutritionist monitored, the meal plans can help people lose or gain weight, improve athletic performance, or eat a specialised diet. It is essentially access to a private chef, if you want to try being vegan, vegetarian, or pescatarian, MC nutrition can help. Customers can have customised meals delivered as often as they’d like, wherever they are.
The website allows for making a customized meal plan, thanks to staff nutritionists who build the meal plans which are delivered to chefs, who prepare it for the customer. The company is committed to sustainability: 80% of their packaging is recyclable and they are working hard to have as low a carbon footprint as possible.
His advice for a young entrepreneur in Monaco is to plan ahead. Young people tend to have a know it all attitude, and he suggests calming the ego and preparing for the worst case scenario.
“Do it. If you have a good idea, plan it well, and just do it,” shared the 23-year-old entrepreneur.
Social Cycling
Cycling is a healthy and 100% pollution-free way to explore an area. An accessible sport, cycling is a big passion not just for cyclists. Some people are referring to cycling as the “new golf” when it comes to doing business. Veronica Larsson founded Velo Monaco as a way to start a new career after ending hers as a professional cyclist. Initially, friends were asking for her help as a coach.
“Monaco is a very good place to be for what we are doing. We created a company here because the system is very supportive. The efficiency of having a small company is welcoming and encouraging.”
Veronica Larsson
With an infectious smile and engaging presence, it is no wonder Velo Monaco has become a success. The Swedish native explained how her company grew from private sessions to what it is now. She frequently takes corporate groups out in the French Riviera, most recently a large tech company at the Cannes Lion. She emphasised how cycling is a good team building experience, where people can experience roads they might have never dreamed about. Additionally, she leads private holidays all around Europe, where she arranges hotels and a cycling itinerary for small groups. Cycling is a social, healthy, and carbon-free way to enjoy nature.
Her advice to other young people wanting to start a company in Monaco is to contact the Business Welcome Office. She described how helpful they were with filling out documents, giving guidance, and answering all her questions.
Are you a young person looking to start a company in Monaco? These entrepreneurs prove that anything is possible. All you need is a good idea, careful planning, and hard work.
The next Business Time event, organised by the Junior Chamber of Economy of Monaco (JCEM), will be held this Thursday 4th July on the theme: ‘Fashion in Monaco, a symbol of prestige and elegance’.
It will be the second thematic Business Time of the year in 2019, and the JCEM has decided to surprise its audience by hosting the event in an unusual location steeped in history and overlooking the Principality: the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology of Monaco.
Kicking off at 6.30pm, the business meeting will feature expert speakers: Federica Nardoni Spinetta, President of the Monegasque Chamber of Fashion, Mélanie Flachaire, Director of Banana Moon Shopping Networks, Ines Bessala, Creator and Director of the Inessa Creation brand, Elizabeth Wessel, Haute Couture Designer, and Stephen Valkenborg, General Manager of Monte-Carlo Shopping Metropolis.
After an introduction, the round table will be followed by a fashion show presenting the latest creations of several independent brands in Monaco.
In choosing the theme, the JCEM wanted to pay homage to the creation of the new One Monte Carlo district and the opening of boutique retail stores, the new Princess Charlene Promenade and the revival of the Hôtel de Paris, all of which reaffirm the Principality’s position in terms of high-end shopping.
The Princess Charlene Promenade was inaugurated earlier this year the by the Princely family
“In addition, the highly publicised image, always glamorous and chic, conveyed throughout the world by the whole Princely family, gives Monaco a special place in the world of haute couture,” says the group.
The event will allow participants to network with numerous Monegasque companies who will be present at the evening.
Chelsea Football Club and French National team forward Olivier Giroud took time out of his busy schedule this week to fulfil his role as Heart Ambassador for the Monaco Humanitarian Collective (MCH).
The MCH is comprised of 17 Monegasque NGOs, four operational bodies, and four health centres in the region and is coordinated entirely by the Principality’s Department of International Cooperation. Since its inception in 2008, more than 400 children have been successfully operated on, giving them second chances at life.
After a presentation given by MCH to impart the collective’s most recent news, Giroud met with representatives from the Monagasque Red Cross and Rencontres Africaines, as well as caregivers from the Cardio-Thoracic Centre of Monaco (CCM), the Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG) and several local dignitaries.
He even took time to visit Jinno, an eight year old from Madagascar, who is returning home this week after an operation to repair a heart malformation.
Giroud will also be on hand Friday in Juan-les-Pins to receive a €10,000 check on behalf of the collective given by former footballer and World Volleyball Championship organiser Eric Roy.
Summertime on the Riviera brings with it many things: beach days, BBQs, lazy afternoons by the pool… But it also brings the return of mosquitoes, namely the dreaded tiger mosquito, a breed that can pass along a slew of nasty viral diseases such as Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, and Zika.
Tiger mosquitos are out in force throughout the Riviera in summer
First spotted in the region back in 2004, the tiger mosquito differs from its more “dusk and dawn” brethren in that they are active during the day. This means special precautions need to be taken to prevent bites. It is easily spotted due to the black and white stripes on its body, all-black wings and legs, and small size.
To stop these pests before they have a chance to spread, it is advised to use anti-mosquito sprays or precautions (coils, oils, etc) in buildings and public spaces and do not leave stagnant water sources like vases, cups or planters in the outdoor spaces of your home, as this is a breeding ground for them.
To protect you and your loved ones, make sure to have a good mosquito repellent spray on hand and use it regularly on exposed body parts. If the infestation of mosquitoes is already prevalent near your home, use mosquito netting when sleeping at night to prevent unnecessary bites.
None of the diseases spread by the tiger mosquito can be passed from person to person directly. It is only when an infected person is bitten by a mosquito, then the mosquito stings another person can the diseases be transmitted.
Some symptoms of Chikungunya and Dengue are headaches, sudden fever, myalgia, retro-orbital pain, lumbago, or arthralgia. With Zika, look for a unexplained rash and at least two of the following symptoms: Arthralgia, myalgia or conjunctive hyperemia. Blood tests will confirm and suspicions.
If you suspect someone, or you yourself have been infected, get immediate medical attention and make sure you are using all preventative measures to not be bitten, so as not to pass the diseases along.
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