Monaco Art Week explores Local Culture with a Walking Trail
The sixth edition of Monaco Art Week (MAW) is taking place from 2 to 7 July 2024 and will be punctuated by unique exhibitions across a few dozen galleries and auction houses. The event’s art trail will take visitors through cultural hubs in different areas of the Principality: Condamine, Monte-Carlo and Larvotto. The exciting format facilitates access to exhibitions, encouraging everyone to explore Monaco’s cultural landscape.
Born in the spring of 2018, Monaco Art Week was created from the desire to unite Monaco’s cultural institutions by organizing an event that showcases the local art scene. Thirty-four establishments will be participating in this year’s event, including Artcurial, Sotheby’s, the Comité National Monegasque, Espace 22, the Opera Gallery and many more. Here are three highlights from this year’s MAW program.
Upaint Street art Festival raises €31,000 for the Prince Albert II Foundation
Monaco’s Upaint Festival took place on the Promenade du Larvotto in the presence of Prince Albert II until 10 June. This eighth edition welcomed the public to admire live painting by twelve international street artists.
Each artist brought their own unique style, personality and generous spirit as they used urban art to beautify Monaco’s public spaces. The festival helped raise public awareness about important environmental causes.
Before this year’s auction, 31,000 euros was presented to the Sovereign for the Prince Albert II Foundation. The money was raised during the previous edition. The festival closed with this year’s live auction, curated by the Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo
From Simulators to Stardom: Monaco’s E-Academy Chooses Twelve Young Drivers
In an exciting development for young motorsport enthusiasts, the selection process for Monaco’s new e-academy is concluding; so will we see the emergence of the next Charles Leclerc? Over the past fortnight, the Maison du Numérique was abuzz with anticipation as dozens of hopefuls, aged 11 to 16, competed for a spot in this unique program.
Initiated by Sébastien Carbillet, co-founder of HagTime, and Sachel Rotgé, a promising young karting and F4 driver based in Monaco, the e-academy aims to blend tradition with cutting-edge technology. They are using simulators to nurture future racing talent. It’s all about improving skills and igniting passion for the sport.
Prince Albert II Announces Didier Guillaume as Successor to Pierre Dartout
Mr. Didier GUILLAUME will succeed H.E. Mr. Pierre DARTOUT as Minister of State on September 2, 2024, after Mr. DARTOUT has held the position for four years. Former Minister of Agriculture and Food, Didier GUILLAUME has also held various public offices, including Senator of Drôme, First Vice President of the Senate, and President of the General Council of this department.
Didier Guillaume, Minister of Agriculture and Food under Macron’s presidency from 2018 to 2020, is a former senior member of the Socialist Party, where he served as group president in the Senate from 2014 to 2018.
