With the 2023 edition of the Herculis Meeting just a few weeks away, more athletes are being confirmed for the prestigious athletics event.
There will be 14 different events on the night of 21st July at the Stade Louis II. Elite sportsmen and women will compete in each and, as the Herculis Meeting approaches, more of their names are being revealed.
The 400m hurdles promises to be a highlight with Karsten Warholm, the Olympic champion and a strong favourite for the event. Frenchman Wilfried Happio, however, will be expected to give the Norwegian a run for his money.
Malaika Mihanbo to take part in Women’s Long Jump
The Men’s Triple Jump also promises great excitement. Pedro Pichardo, the current Olympic and World Champion, has confirmed his presence at the event. The Portuguese athlete is in good form so far this season and jumped 17m91 in Doha, despite a considerable breeze. However, Italian Andy Díaz has also been in top form and will certainly be in contention for a medal, as will Jean-Marc Pontvianne, who qualified for the Budapest Meeting with a personal best.
Malaika Mihanbo, the Olympic and World Champion, will be taking part in the Women’s Long Jump. However, she is still finding her feet this season and will want to make a statement in Monaco.
Malaika Mihanbo by Matthew Quine
Hilary Kpatcha will be up there too in pursuit of a gold medal. The Frenchwoman has jumped further than 6m75 three times in a row this season and won gold at the European Championships. The highly consistent Larissa Iapichino is the current custodian of the Italian national record in the discipline and has been in good form. She could certainly upset the favourites for the event.
As more names are added to the lineup, excitement for the event is building. Tickets for the event are still available and start from just €15.
Get ready for Monaco Art Week’s best year yet, with hundreds of beautiful pieces from exceptional artists the world over.
Monaco Art Week was created in 2018 as a way to federate Monaco’s cultural institutions. The idea took the form of a cross-Principality event that highlights and promotes its vibrant and ever-growing art scene, and in 2023, that community is bigger than ever.
The week, held from 4th to 9th July in conjunction with artmonte-carlo, will be a veritable potpourri of modern and contemporary art, design and fine jewellery melded together in an easy, walkable format… Think of it as a treasure hunt for the art and luxury goods crowd!
As such, the organisers have put together an exhibition trail that allows visitors to hit all the galleries and auction houses efficiently and not miss a thing. Numerous get-togethers, round tables and professional encounters as side events add that extra – and highly appreciated – element of depth and information.
15 galleries and auction houses, all presented by Monaco Life below, have signed on to be part of the 2023 event.
A map of the galleries taking part in Monaco Art Week
1/ LEBRETON
Lebreton will be featuring an exhibit called The French Riviera’s Light – Historical Ceramics and Works of Art from the 50s to the 70s. This is a can’t-miss for lovers of 20th century art by artists who worked in the region. Prepare to be awed by some amazing pieces by Picasso, Suzanne-Ramié Madoura, Roger Capron, Jean Derval and Jean Cocteau, to name but a few.
2/ WARD MORETTI AT MORETTI FINE ART
Impressionism: Painting from Nature will offer a glimpse into the beauty of the natural world from Ward Moretti in collaboration with Moretti Fine Art. The show will present an exceptional selection of impressionist works by great masters such as Pierre Bonnard, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro and Édouard Vuillard for the first time together in Monaco.
3/ ARTCURIAL
In another first, Artcurial is offering a look at an exquisite private Monegasque collection of transalpine design. Design sul Mare will include historical pieces from renowned architects and designers such as Gio Ponti, Gino Sarfatti, Fausto Melotti, Gabriella Crespi and the Campana Brothers.
Explore a private transalpine design collection with Artcurial. Photo supplied
The gallery will also be hosting Monaco Sculptures, an event now in its fourth edition where a selection of fabulous sculptures are positioned in the gardens and parks of the Principality. This group of inspired 20th and 21st century works come from such talents as François-Xavier Lalanne, Balthasar Labo, Wang Keping, Arman, César, Philippe Hiquily and Allen Jones.
4/ HAUSER & WIRTH
Hauser & Wirth’s exhibition ‘John Chamberlain, The Poetics of Scale’ combines the American artist’s early poetry with his 1980s sculptural series, Gondolas and Tonks, exemplifying his poetic approach to materials and scale. As a special treat, Chamberlain’s poetry is shared publicly for the first time from a collection of works he wrote whilst attending Black Mountain College in North Carolina in the 1950s.
John Chamberlain’s poetry meshed with his art at Hauser & Wirth. Photo by Monaco Life
5/ SOTHEBY’S
The Sotheby’s Summer Show will kick off its summer private selling season in style, with exhibitions showcasing a carefully curated collection of art and luxury items that will be going under the gavel this summer. Expectations are high as last year’s hit event, featuring nature artists Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, was huge. The follow-up will no doubt be just as spectacular.
6/ HOFA & YELLOW CORNER
Irish artist Mary Ronayne’s satirical and colourful creations will be on display with Utopian Portraits at Yellow Corner in a show being put on by HOFA. Her works feature fun elements such as googly-eyed dinner guests being entertained by two women swinging above them on what looks to be giant cotton wool balls, people dancing on countertops and comical garden parties that can’t help but put a smile on even the grumpiest face.
Full and frolics with Mary Ronayne’s works at Yellow Corner. Photo supplied
7/ OPERA GALLERY
Lovers of the greats will adore the Monaco Masters Show at Opera Gallery. This exhibit will feature pieces from well-known names of the modern and contemporary periods such as Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Fernando Botero, Fernand Léger and Manolo Valdès, amongst others.
8/ M. F. TONINELLI ART MODERNE
A rare and exclusive collection of sculptures will be featured at M. F. Toninelli Art Moderne’s Important Modern Scuptures show. Some of the showcased talents include Jean Arp, Constantin Brancusi, Giorgio De Chirico, Jean Ipousteguy, Asger Jorn, Jacques Lipchitz, Giacomo Manzú and Marino Marini. It is a must-see for lovers of beautiful objets d’art.
9/ ELISABETH LILLO-RENNER
For those who like their baubles, Elisabeth Lillo-Renner will unveil some unique pieces in collaboration with Martin Spreng and Margherita Burgener at the Titanic Exhibition. A selection of jewellery created in honour of the natural world, it is a starburst of colourful titanium and precious stones coming together in perfect harmony.
Explore the unique designs of Elisabeth Lillo-Renner at the Titanic Exhibition. Photo supplied
10/ GALERIE ADRIANO RIBOLZI
Sensuality and feminine aspects reign at Galerie Adriano Ribolzi‘s Au cœur d’un regard – Jane Gemayel event. Jane Gemayel’s latest creations will be displayed, including her new series inspired by the artist Rodin, but still with her own bold style, stark imagery and oh-so womanly curves for miles.
11/ BOGHOSSIAN
The Boghossian Gallery is bringing some sparkle to the event with the presentation of its latest jewellery collection: Blue Summer. The pieces on display are all evocative of summery shades of blue, such as the sea and clear skies. The hand-picked selection of stones is unparalleled in colour, texture, cut and quality, and the settings are modern classics, making for absolutely gorgeous pieces. Take it from us, it is impossible to pick a favourite.
12/ TEOS GALLERY MONTE-CARLO
German artist-photographer Alex Crieger is in the spotlight at a solo show at Teos Gallery. His works portray the high life, whether it be luxury goods or celebrities, and are aspirational and inspirational. His imagery has quirky offerings, such as amalgamating stars like Jack Nicholson, Brad Pitt and George Clooney into one piece or transporting Karl Lagerfeld into a palatial setting with models peeking out from behind the doors. It is a fun ride backed up with a real and unique talent. An extension of the show will be hosted at Circe Restaurant in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Icons as you’ve never seen them before at Teos Gallery. Photo supplied
13/ KAMIL ART GALLERY
Kamil Art Gallery is hosting Olga Sinclair, Life in Motion where the artist will make her Monaco debut. The Panamanian’s abstract expressionist works are a feast for the eyes and her solo exhibition will unveil her most recent works. This show will be in collaboration with the Embassy of Panama and the AMLA Association for the diffusion and promotion of Latin American culture in Monaco.
14/ G & M DESIGN GALLERY
Known the world over for his portraits and fashion photography, G & M will be presenting some of the most interesting and iconic works of David Bailey. His celebrity-filled snaps will be joined in the exhibit with a rare chance to see paintings made by the multi-talented artist.
High-end portraiture from David Bailey at G & M. Photo supplied
15/ CHRISTIE’S
Christie’s is offering a week of private sales ranging from drawings by the Old Masters to American art, handbags and accessories, as well as just about everything in between. The full list of what is going under the hammer can be found here.
For a breath-taking selection of international art from contemporary galleries all over the world, be sure to visit artmonte-carlo this weekend.
This Saturday and Sunday, 34 respected and well-known galleries will meet under one roof at the Grimaldi Forum for a unique event that treats art lovers to a truly exceptional collection of contemporary art and design pieces.
There will be plenty going on outside on the Esplanade too, with an amazing selection of outdoor sculptures to enhance and entice even the most casual of art afficionados.
The concept
Now in its seventh year in Monaco,artmonte-carlo and its Swiss event, artgenève, are growing in popularity every year.
It’s all down to its simple yet attractive concept: to unite galleries, collectors and potential buyers in a convenient and elegant setting. Given the Principality’s long-term desire to curate an enriched creative culture within its borders, as well as its enthusiastic population, it’s no surprise that artmonte-carlo has been welcomed so warmly year-after-year.
The idea has expanded and developed to attract a plethora of high-end galleries and sought-after artists, and make today’s artmonte-carlo a can’t miss date in the European art world calendar.
It would be impossible to list the extraordinary range of artworks due to go on show, but here’s a snapshot of the galleries to expect: 193 Gallery, Air de Paris, Almine Rech, Bastian, Bienvenu Steinberg & J, Christine König, Cortesi, Esther Schipper, Eva Meyer, Franco Noero, Hauser & Wirth, HdM, Hoffmann Maler Wallenberg, Laurent Godin, LGDR, Lito Editions, Magnin-A, Marlborough, Mennour, Nathalie Obadia, Opera, Perrotin, Pietro Spartà, Poggiali, Retelet, Richard Saltoun, Robilant+Voena, Sébastien Bertrand, Van de Weghe, Vedovi, Ward Moretti, White Cube, Wizard and Xippas.
An award too!
The Prix artmonte-carlo F.P.Journe will be awarded by a prestigious jury to the best presentation showcased by a gallery at the show. To make this award even more special, a selected work from the winning gallery will be purchased and then donated to an institution in the region.
This year’s show coincides with a number of other fantastic art events, such as the major Monet en Pleine Lumiere, a showcase of nearly 100 of the master’s Riviera-inspired art works that is taking place at the Grimaldi Forum too. Also running concurrently: the George Condo solo exhibit at NMNM, Monaco Art Week and F(ê)aites de la Danse, organised by the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, taking place on the Place du Casino.
To say that this weekend is a big one for art and culture barely covers it!
artmonte-carlo runs from 2pm to 7pm on Saturday 8th July and from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday 9th July.
Tickets cost: €20 for adults; €10 for seniors, students and children six to 16; and free for the under sixes. Group rates are also available.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here.
The number of people diagnosed with cancer in France has exploded since 1990, with more than 430,000 new cases expected in 2023 alone. Here is the breakdown of the latest statistics.
Public Health France has released a bombshell report on cancer, stating that between 1990 and 2023, the number of cases across all types of the disease has doubled.
Published on 4th July, the agency is putting this year’s grim estimate at 433,136 new cases, with the gender split being 57% men and 43% women. Compared to figures released in 2018, this means that roughly 51,000 more cases will be diagnosed this year than there were five years ago.
LEADING CAUSE OF PREMATURE DEATH
Cancer remains the number one cause of premature death in men in France and is the second biggest cause for women. The aging population is a large part of the reason for the explosion in cases, but lifestyle and environment are close primary factors.
The average age of diagnosis is 70 in men and 68 in women. The number of kidney, melanoma and pancreatic cancers has risen in both sexes since 1990, but lung cancer is gaining momentum, with a 5% increase over the reviewed time period.
“In one or two years, lung cancer will have overtaken breast cancer in terms of mortality among women,” says Sébastien Couraud, pulmonologist and oncologist at the Hospices Civils de Lyon.
It is the second largest type of cancer in men and third in women, though those figures are fast evening out.
“There is no reason to imagine that the number of female cases will not join that of men,” continues the doctor. “For a long time, this cancer was a very male disease, today it is a disease of both sexes.”
The health authorities are calling these statistics “worrying”, and say that action is necessary to bring these numbers down.
BEST AND WORST RATES OF CURE
The report also looked at the rate of recovery amongst 19 of the most frequent invasive cancers, excluding skin cancers other than melanoma.
The tumours seeing the best survival rates are those of the prostate, cutaneous melanoma, breast, with 90% success, followed by colorectal and cervical cancers at 63% each.
On the flip side, patients will certain cancers have considerably poorer chances of recovery, with a five-year survival rate of less than 30%. These are cancers of the central nervous system, lungs, liver and pancreas.
NOT CONCLUSIVE
These figures, it should be noted, are based on data from 2016 to 2018, with Public Health France admitting that the information “fits into a particular context, due to the Covid-19 pandemic from 2020″ and that “a period of two to three years is necessary to ensure an exhaustive collection and to consolidate the data”. The estimates for 2019 to 2023 are therefore projections calculated from data collected up to 2018.
These incidence assessments were carried out by the National Cancer Institute (INCa), Public Health France, the French Network of Cancer Registries (Francim) and the Hospices Civils de Lyon.
The results of the first round of the Baccalauréat marks are in for Monaco’s hard-working students, and the results are very impressive.
The Baccalauréat, commonly known as the Bac, is the diploma awarded to Monegasque and French high school students after a two-year course of study and subsequent exams. The general equivalent to A Levels in the UK, it is essential to pass this course for those considering the university path.
EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS
In all, 98.7% of the students in the Principality who sat the general series Bac at the Lycée Albert Ier and Lycée François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré passed, with 83.2% receiving a special mention from the board.
In numbers, this means that 62 pupils were given “very good” mentions, including four who received a special congratulations from the jury. Another 114 came away with “good” and 87 more were designated as having done “fairly good”.
For the technological series at the Lycée Albert Ier and the Lycée Rainier III, 98.1% of the students passed, with 73.1% of the Baccalauréat holders in this series obtaining mentions. In this group, there was one “very good”, 11 “good” and 26 “fairly good” honours.
In the professional series at the Lycée Rainier III, there was a success rate of 92.9%.
HARD WORK PAYS OFF
The students have clearly worked hard to achieve such fantastic results. Credit is also due to their teachers who led them along the way.
Via a press release, the Monaco Government gave credit where due, saying, “These remarkable results are the result of the unfailing commitment of all the staff and the exemplary involvement of the students. They honour the Principality and bear witness, once again, to the excellence of its teaching.”
Kudos were also handed out to management, non-teaching staff and the Department of National Education, Youth and Sports for their part in making Monaco such an academic success story.
From Wednesday, Monaco will host the 10th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: a top-level meeting between professionals and students to advance sustainable yachting.
Kicking off on Wednesday 5th and running until Saturday 8th July, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge has established itself as a renowned meeting for alternative energy sources to power the maritime industry, bringing engineering students and professionals together to present their latest innovations.
In this landmark 10th edition, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, 46 teams from 25 nations will participate, including 31 universities for around 50 boats.
“The goal remains to stimulate creativity to design eco-friendly propulsion systems and share the experiences and knowledge acquired,” says Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
The event has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2014. With the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, as well as Credit Suisse, BMW and Sbm Offshore, the event involves leading players in the yachting industry, such as shipyards Oceanco, Ferretti, Sanlorenzo, Lürssen, Monaco Marine and Palumbo SY Refit.
More than a race
Actually, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge started on Thursday 15th June with the first Live Career Day, an online networking session that kickstarted initial contacts between yachting professionals and the upcoming generation of engineers as part of the Job Forum. Its two-pronged objective is to meet a growing demand by students looking for internships and engineering jobs, and meet the expanding needs of the industry.
Recruiters are therefore looking for budding young talent with proven technical abilities. For example, renowned Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has developed through its subsidiary, Bluegame, a 10m-long hydrogen-powered foiling boat with a maximum speed of 50 knots and a range of 180 nautical miles that will be used for the next America’s Cup.
Also present is Malizia-Seaexplorer, the new IMOCA of Team Malizia founded by the Yacht Club de Monaco’s Vice-President Pierre Casiraghi, which will be in the Principality for the first time on 4th July, with Pierre Casiraghi on board as well as Boris Herrmann and the whole team, having completed The Ocean Race round the world in stages with crew, a distance of 32,000 nautical miles.
