A vibrant hub of artistic exploration.
Held in July under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II and with H.R.H. Princess Alexandra of Hanover as patron, the 7th edition of Monaco Art Week once again turned the Principality into a vibrant hub of artistic exploration. Galleries, auction houses, and collectors joined forces to offer a curated parcours through Monaco’s emblematic districts. This unique art walk, enriched by exhibitions, talks, and artist encounters, celebrated diversity across styles, eras, and media.
From Old Masters to street art, from Modernism to fine jewellery, the event embraced a rich spectrum of artistic practices. Fifteen esteemed participants took part this year: Artcurial, Christie’s, collect|mc, Hauser & Wirth, HOFA, Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, Kamil Art Gallery, Elisabeth Lillo-Renner, Moretti Fine Art, Opera Gallery, Almine Rech, Galerie Adriano Ribolzi, Sotheby’s, Teos Gallery Monte-Carlo, and M.F. Toninelli Art Moderne. The event was supported by main sponsors EFG Bank (Monaco) and Moravia Yachting, with the loyal partnership of SMT – Société Monégasque de Transports.
Highlights from the Art Journey
The parcours began by the harbour, where Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo launched its summer sales featuring works by Renoir, Alechinsky, and Folon. In Monte- Carlo, collect|mc dedicated a solo show to Suska Bastian, exploring the blurred line between nature and culture. At Palais de la Scala, Elisabeth Lillo-Renner reflected on the male body with works by Cosso, Dervaux, and Spreng. Nearby, M.F. Toninelli Art Moderne showcased post-war works by Gaul, Rivers, and Monory, balancing abstraction and figuration.
Galerie Adriano Ribolzi presented Swiss artist Simon Berger’s hyperrealistic glass portraits, while Opera Gallery exhibited icons like Chagall, Kusama, and Lichtenstein. HOFA took over YellowKorner with Bran Symondson’s transformation of weapons into art. Almine Rech explored contemporary landscapes with works by Andrianomearisoa, Johan Creten, McAllister, Minjung Kim, and more. Moretti Fine Art celebrated Italian painting from the Renaissance to the Baroque. Sotheby’s previewed highlights from a Monegasque collection ahead of its Paris sale.
Artcurial placed monumental sculptures in the gardens of Société des Bains de Mer, with works by Lalanne, César, and Valdés. At One Monte-Carlo, Hauser & Wirth presented a retrospective of Annie Leibovitz, spanning two decades of photography. Teos Gallery Monte-Carlo spotlighted street artists including Mr Brainwash, Alec Monopoly, and Cipre. In Larvotto, Kamil Art Gallery honoured Van Gogh through Eric Massholder’s vibrant reinterpretations of his palette and themes.
Beyond exhibitions, Monaco Art Week encouraged dialogue through conferences and artist talks. Art Monte-Carlo notably hosted discussions with Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Tiqui Atencio, and Simon de Pury. As the curtain falls on this 7th edition, Monaco Art Week reaffirms its place as a key cultural event, bridging generations and artistic disciplines with Monaco’s signature elegance.
