Culture
‘Demain l’Océan?’ exhibition tackles climate crisis through contemporary art
Monaco’s Quai Antoine 1er Exhibition Hall has been transformed into an immersive oceanic journey with ‘Demain l’Océan?’, running until 7th September. The exhibition brings together 34 artists from five continents to explore the relationship with the world’s seas through 71 works including photography, painting, sculpture, and video installations. Curated by Elodie Antoine with scenography by Thomas Guillaume, the show coincides with the 3rd UN Ocean Conference and forms part of France’s ‘La Mer en Commun-Année de la Mer’ initiative. Six-part oceanic journey Rather than giving direct environmental messages, Elodie Antoine…
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Prestigious art prize gets new artistic director
Cristiano Raimondi has been announced as the new Artistic Director of one of the most prestigious art awards in the world, the International Contemporary Art Prize.
Humanitarian Collective saves a dozen young lives
A Monaco charity was able to provide for the life-saving surgery of 12 children in 2020, a third of the operations performed in 2020 but an incredible feat in a year impacted by Covid.
Monaco is officially a “sister” of Dolceacqua
The Municipal Council of Monaco voted unanimously this week to officially twin with the charming Italian mountain village of Dolceacqua.
Princess Grace Irish Library celebrates St. Pat’s Day
Commemorating the most Irish of days, the Princess Grace Irish Library has hosted an afternoon of music and drama with Prince Albert.
Grace Kelly, the influencer
More than 40 years after her death, Princess Grace is being recognised as an influencer of the 21st century through a new global initiative backed by Prince Albert called ‘Grace Influential’.
Bollywood-themed Rose Ball postponed, again
The first major event on Monaco’s high society social calendar, the Rose Ball, is being shelved for the second consecutive year due to Covid.
