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Day: 7 April 2026

Art Monte-Carlo marks 10th anniversary with 26 galleries and new curatorial section

by: Cassandra Tanti
07/04/2026

Art Monte-Carlo returns to the Grimaldi Forum from 29th April to 1st May for its 10th edition, under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco. The anniversary brings the fair’s most ambitious programme to date, with 26 international galleries, a new curatorial section and a spring calendar intended to cement its position among Europe’s significant art market events.

The fair has historically focused on modern and contemporary art, and this edition maintains that scope while expanding its geographic reach. Among the returning galleries are Almine Rech, Cortesi, Galleria Continua, Suzanne Tarasieve, Semiose, Van de Weghe, Voena and Wilde — names that have been present across multiple editions and represent the fair’s established collector base.

New participants joining for the first time include A&R Fleury from Paris, Cecilia Hillström Gallery from Stockholm, Fabienne Levy from Lausanne, Giovanni Martino Projects from Lugano, Lee & Bae from Busan, Mitterrand from Paris, Ritsch-Fisch Galerie from Strasbourg, and Secci from Milan. Two Monaco-based galleries also join the roster: Hartford Fine Art – Lampronti Gallery and M.F. Toninelli Art Moderne.

The full list of exhibitors spans galleries from across Europe, the Americas and Asia, including Galleria Accademia, Galleria Barbara Paci, Barovier & Toso, Durazzo, Galleria Traits Noirs & Co, Olivier Varenne Art Moderne & Contemporain, Opera Gallery and 193 Gallery.

Details of the new curatorial section will be announced ahead of the opening. Art Monte-Carlo runs concurrently with Monaco Art Week, which brings a further 14 galleries and auction houses across the Principality over the same period, making the final days of April one of the most concentrated moments in Monaco’s cultural calendar.

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Monaco Art Week set to return to its spring roots with 14 galleries and auction houses

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Monaco overcome Dijon in heated clash at Gaston MĂ©decin

by: Kayla Sauceda
07/04/2026

The Roca Team secured a 108-95 victory in a high-intensity contest Sunday marked by late-game tensions and a shortened rotation.

In a high-intensity Betclic Élite clash, AS Monaco Basket reigned victorious. The LNB Pro A leaders took on Dijon at home in a heated match that proved to be highly entertaining. 

With a reduced rotation of pros, once again, the Roca Team had something to prove as they looked to start the week on a positive note ahead of two pivotal EuroLeague matchups at home. 

AS Monaco Basket found comfort and rhythm throughout the first half, building an early lead, but the pressure of Dijon was constantly felt. With a high level of energy across the game, tensions steadily rose across the court from early on. 

Although Monaco extended their lead to over 20 points in the third quarter, Dijon proved that they were not going down without a fight, applying pressure to cut the deficit back to single digits in the final quarter. Amidst the physical play, in the closing minutes, an altercation ensued between Monaco’s Juhann Begarin and Dijon’s Quentin Losser. The chaos mirrored the tensions that had been building throughout the game. Following ejections and technical fouls delivered to each team, the game resumed with a new pace. 

Unlike the earlier tempo — quick, intense, and at times uncontrolled — following the altercation, the teams appeared to move with more intention and purpose. The game resulted in a 108-95 victory for Monaco, further solidifying their leadership position in the LNB Pro A League.

Alpha Diallo led all scorers with 29 points, while Elie Okobo added 23 points and 9 assists in a strong all-around performance.

Following the game, Monaco assistant coach Sergiy Gladyr, who is currently overseeing domestic fixtures, addressed the on-court altercation, saying, “As a Monaco team, this is not the image we want to show,” while also issuing an apology to fans and viewers on behalf of the organisation and emphasising that it must not happen again.

With the limited roster available, any additional injuries or suspensions would be detrimental to an already vulnerable Roca Team. With one of the most crucial weeks of the season ahead, the priority now shifts to recovery, both physically and mentally. Whether currently on court or actively healing, the heavy minutes can quickly take a toll, especially when the team is expected to perform at full strength. 

At the same time, there is a noticeable upside to this shortened rotation. With players spending extended minutes on the court, the group is forced to adapt quickly as a team and build cohesion as a unit. Existing chemistry has played a key role, with players like Elie Okobo and Matthew Strazel having shared the floor prior to Monaco, while Jaron Blossomgame and Alpha Diallo also bring years of familiarity. That continuity is difficult to replicate and is beginning to show in Monaco’s collective performances, despite the limited rotation.

Moving into the double-header EuroLeague games this week, the Roca Team will aim to carry this momentum forward, using their home-court advantage, intensity, and cohesion in a positive direction as they push for a playoff spot. 

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18 SBM venues now committed to sustainable seafood as three more sign up to Mr. Goodfish

by: Cassandra Tanti
07/04/2026

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has become one of the most committed players in sustainable seafood in Monaco, adding three more venues to the tally.

AmazĂłnico Monte-Carlo, Mada One and the HĂ´tel Hermitage Monte-Carlo’s Limun Bar and room service all signed up to the European Mr. Goodfish programme on 2nd April, bringing the total number of SBM establishments in the scheme to 18. PrĂ©sident-DĂ©lĂ©guĂ© StĂ©phane Valeri and Mr. Goodfish representative Paul Ruchon formalised the agreements at the Salon RĂ©gence of the HĂ´tel Hermitage.

The group has been building its commitment to the programme since 2015, when it first joined through what is now Pavyllon Monte-Carlo. The list has grown steadily ever since, pulling in everything from the CafĂ© de Paris and Le Grill at the HĂ´tel de Paris to Blue Bay Marcel Ravin, L’Abysse and Em Sherif Monte-Carlo along the way.

Mr. Goodfish, created in 2010 by three European aquariums including France’s Nausicaá, works by publishing a quarterly list of seafood that meets its sustainability criteria — covering feeding practices, aquaculture methods, minimum catch sizes and seasonal fishing restrictions. Signatory restaurants must offer at least two dishes from the list and flag them clearly to diners.

“Their commitment reflects a determination to fully integrate the challenges linked to preserving marine resources,” Valeri said of the chefs and teams behind the initiative, “and a strong intention to offer cuisine that is increasingly sustainable and respectful of the seasons.”

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Photo of seafood dish at Amazonico, courtesy of Monte-Carlo SBM

 

Monaco to host international Artificial Intelligence Conference at the Yacht Club

by: Cassandra Tanti
07/04/2026

Monaco will host a high-level Artificial Intelligence Conference at the Yacht Club de Monaco on Saturday 2nd May, bringing together speakers from Silicon Valley, Seattle, London, Paris, Milan and beyond for an afternoon of cross-disciplinary discussion on how AI is reshaping markets, institutions and capital allocation.

The event is co-organised by Business Future Institute, led by Silvia Andriotto Melia, and AI Monaco, led by Leonardo Fabbri, adjunct professor at the International University of Monaco. It is the third edition of the AI Monaco conference and marks the first collaboration between the two organisations.

“Our ambition is to foster a high-level, forward-looking dialogue on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, connecting frontier innovation with finance, law, governance, investment and the concrete challenges that decision-makers and investors must address in an era of rapid transformation,” said Andriotto Melia.

Who is speaking

The programme draws on a deliberately varied speaker roster spanning technology, finance, law, robotics and medical research.

Anna Zeiter, CEO of the new European social media platform W and former Global Chief Privacy Officer at eBay, will address AI governance and data responsibility. Rosa Sangiorgio, founder of RSg Impact Investing and Chair of the Executive Committee of the Swiss Platform for Impact Investing, brings more than 25 years of experience across asset and wealth management. Pietro Lanza, Managing Director of Havant — Italy’s leading digital innovation group — and adjunct professor at Bocconi and Cattolica University, will speak on digital transformation.

From the AI Monaco side, Geoffrey Hills, Managing Director and Global Head of Crisis 24 AiiA powered by Palantir Technologies, and Martin Seebach, Chief Technology Officer of Foxtrot Professional Services and one of the original engineers behind Palantir’s Foundry platform, will appear together on a panel. William Jakeman, Associate Director at CVC specialising in digital infrastructure investments, will address data centres, towers and fibre networks. Anatolii Pasichnyk, Operations and New Deployments Director at Zipline — the world’s largest autonomous drone delivery company — will speak on AI, robotics and logistics. StĂ©phanie Lopez, data scientist and principal investigator for the LungScreenAI project at UniversitĂ© CĂ´te d’Azur, rounds out the programme with a presentation on AI applications in early lung cancer screening.

Format and access

The afternoon runs from 2pm to 7:30pm, with lectures and a panel discussion followed by a wine networking session from 6:30pm. Capacity is limited to 80 seats. Reservations are open via the official event page at my.weezevent.com/business-future-institute-ai-monaco.

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