As part of its ongoing ‘Culture and Inclusion’ initiative, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco welcomed a group of people with disabilities on Monday 21st July for a specially curated visit of its major summer exhibition, Colours! Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou. The experience was made possible through its partnership with CMB Monaco and in collaboration with the Association Monégasque pour l’Aide et la Protection de l’Enfance Inadaptée (AMAPEI).
The visit offered an immersive and interactive tour for around 15 participants, designed to encourage self-expression through visual and physical exploration. In addition to viewing iconic artworks from one of France’s most important collections, visitors were invited to explore their personal reactions to colour through body movement and guided emotion-based exercises.
“What does this colour make you feel?” was one of the questions posed – and the answers were expressed not in words, but in gestures and dance-like movements that made the experience both memorable and meaningful.
Building bridges through culture
This inclusive visit is the latest chapter in a growing programme launched in 2023 that aims to make the arts more accessible to all. During last year’s Monet in Full Light exhibition, the Grimaldi Forum hosted children from Les Enfants de Frankie.
In 2024, during Turner’s Sublime Legacy, children, teenagers, and young adults with autism from Monaco Disease Power took part in a similar initiative – a group from the same association is due to return on 23rd July for another visit.
A space where everyone belongs
Accessibility is at the heart of the current exhibition. Colours! is open to all, with the Grimaldi Forum offering specially adapted ticketing for people with disabilities. A total of €14 covers entry for both the visitor and their accompanying person, reinforcing the venue’s commitment to reducing cultural barriers.
By continuing to welcome diverse audiences and crafting experiences tailored to different needs, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco is reinforcing its role as not just a cultural hub, but a space for connection, creativity, and inclusivity.
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