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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Antonio Salvatore awarded Michelin star in first year
Monaco’s Antonio Salvatore has gained a Michelin star for the five-table fine dining restaurant he created less than 12 months ago in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.
Crucial funding continues for Monaco's main cultural centre
The Grimaldi Forum’s largest sponsor, CMB, has renewed its partnership for 2021, securing a world-class cultural programme for the year including the Alberto Giacometti summer expo.
Villefranche fort gets €300,000 for renovations
The historic Citadel in Villefranche-sur-Mer has been awarded €300,000 from the ‘Loto du Patrimoine 2020’ to make much-needed repairs, but more funds are still needed.
Garden works delayed
The reopening of Monaco’s popular Jardin Exotique has been delayed until 2022, it has been announced.
Interview: Gallerist Adriano Ribolzi
From establishing Monaco’s first international gallery to the “golden era” of the 70s and 80s, Adriano Ribolzi shares his story with Monaco Life on the 100th anniversary of Maison Ribolzi.
16th Century painting finds place of honour
The newly restored ‘Virgin with the Rosary’, a 16th Century oil on canvas Italian school-style painting, has found its new home on a wall of the Cathedral of Monaco.
