Event Overview

Art Monte-Carlo 2025: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Dates:

4 July 2025 - 9 July 2025

Location:

Grimaldi Forum Monaco10, Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco

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Art Monte-Carlo 2025
Art Monte-Carlo isn?t a fair ? it?s a sophisticated salon! Expect just 50 elite galleries?(vs. 200+ at mega-fairs), handpicked for quality over quantity. Think Hauser & Wirth?showing Louise Bourgeois beside Galerie Gmurzynska?s Picasso ceramics, with KOCHUKBASH?introducing Georgian avant-garde stars. The vibe? Champagne tastings?spill into terrace debates about NFTs vs. Matisse, while Jeff Koons? balloon dogs reflect in the Mediterranean.
1. 10th Anniversary Spectacular: "Decades of Radiance"
Never-before-seen works?from past fair stars: Urs Fischer?s?melting bronze sculptures, Sophie Calle?s?Monaco love letters.
Historical timeline installation?in the lobby: Archival photos, VIP guestbook scribbles (spot Mick Jagger?s 201 doodle!).
Special auction?benefiting Prince Albert II Foundation: Donated works by Anish Kapoor?and local Monegasque artists.

2. Sculpture Garden: Yachts & Masterpieces
Joana Vasconcelos? "Lace Yacht": A 6m boat wrapped in handmade crochet (photobombed by billion-dollar vessels!).
Ugo Rondinone?s "Sunset Mountain": Stacked stones painted in Riviera sunset hues .
Interactive piece: Es Devlin?s?laser harp that plays ocean waves when touched.

3. VIP "Principality Privileges"
Private Casino Night: Bet on Damien Hirst?s?spin-art roulette table (?5k min, but photo ops are free!).
Heli-Art Tour: Whisked to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild?for a picnic among Renoirs .
Grace Kelly Tribute: Champagne tasting at Hotel de Paris? Kelly Suite with unreleased film reels.

4. Gallery Power Moves
Hauser & Wirth: Rediscovered Louise Bourgeois?fabric works + Arshile Gorky?watercolors.
Almine Rech: Genieve Figgis??ghoulishly chic portrait of Prince Rainier III.
Tornabuoni Arte: Lucio Fontana?s?slashed canvases with embedded Murano glass .
Local Gem: Marc-Antoine Coulon?s?pop-art Monaco stamps (buy small editions for ?3k!).

5. "Curiosa" Section: Sensory Overload
Olafur Eliasson?s "Monaco Sun": A mirrored orb reflecting Grimaldi Forum into infinity.
Perfume Art: Ernesto Neto?s?spice-filled tunnels (cinnamon + saffron = edible architecture).
NFT Royalty: Beeple?s "Grand Prix Crash"?digital diptych ? screens mounted on a burnt F1 car.

6. Performance Art Gala
"Silent Speed": Nude performers body-painted as racing stripes streak through the fair (July 1 , 9 PM).
Marina Abramovic?s?proteges: A 3-hour durational piece with Monaco?s royal jewels (yes, real diamonds!).

7. Design Sector: Craft Meets Crash
Campana Brothers: Chaise longues from recycled F1 tires .
Sabine Marcelis: Resin bar tables with frozen Foliage Bleu flowers.
Collector?s Obsession: Philippe Starck?s?blackjack set with Jeff Koons ballerina chips.

. Edible Art Experiences
Lemon Grove Lounge: Anya Gallaccio?s?citrus-scented installation + free limoncello shots.
"Edible Rothkos": Pia Interlandi?s?layered chocolate canvases sprinkled with gold leaf.
Rose Tasting: Chateau d?Esclans paired with Georg Baselitz?upside-down paintings.

9. Eco-Initiatives with Glamour
"Plastic Med": Data-art wall tracking real-time ocean waste (sales fund clean-ups).
Sustainable Swag: Tote bags from recycled yacht sails.
Carbon-Neutral Pledge: All flights offset via Monaco?s seagrass restoration.

Mission:

to establish itself as a prestigious international art fair in Monaco, showcasing modern and contemporary art, and fostering a vibrant dialogue between the art market and cultural institutions

Organizer:

Grimaldi Forum

Key Highlights of Art Monte-Carlo 2025

1. 10th Anniversary Spectacular: "Decades of Radiance"
Never-before-seen works?from past fair stars: Urs Fischer?s?melting bronze sculptures, Sophie Calle?s?Monaco love letters.
Historical timeline installation?in the lobby: Archival photos, VIP guestbook scribbles (spot Mick Jagger?s 201 doodle!).
Special auction?benefiting Prince Albert II Foundation: Donated works by Anish Kapoor?and local Monegasque artists.

2. Sculpture Garden: Yachts & Masterpieces
Joana Vasconcelos? "Lace Yacht": A 6m boat wrapped in handmade crochet (photobombed by billion-dollar vessels!).
Ugo Rondinone?s "Sunset Mountain": Stacked stones painted in Riviera sunset hues .
Interactive piece: Es Devlin?s?laser harp that plays ocean waves when touched.

3. VIP "Principality Privileges"
Private Casino Night: Bet on Damien Hirst?s?spin-art roulette table (?5k min, but photo ops are free!).
Heli-Art Tour: Whisked to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild?for a picnic among Renoirs .
Grace Kelly Tribute: Champagne tasting at Hotel de Paris? Kelly Suite with unreleased film reels.

4. Gallery Power Moves
Hauser & Wirth: Rediscovered Louise Bourgeois?fabric works + Arshile Gorky?watercolors.
Almine Rech: Genieve Figgis??ghoulishly chic portrait of Prince Rainier III.
Tornabuoni Arte: Lucio Fontana?s?slashed canvases with embedded Murano glass .
Local Gem: Marc-Antoine Coulon?s?pop-art Monaco stamps (buy small editions for ?3k!).

5. "Curiosa" Section: Sensory Overload
Olafur Eliasson?s "Monaco Sun": A mirrored orb reflecting Grimaldi Forum into infinity.
Perfume Art: Ernesto Neto?s?spice-filled tunnels (cinnamon + saffron = edible architecture).
NFT Royalty: Beeple?s "Grand Prix Crash"?digital diptych ? screens mounted on a burnt F1 car.

6. Performance Art Gala
"Silent Speed": Nude performers body-painted as racing stripes streak through the fair (July 1 , 9 PM).
Marina Abramovic?s?proteges: A 3-hour durational piece with Monaco?s royal jewels (yes, real diamonds!).

7. Design Sector: Craft Meets Crash
Campana Brothers: Chaise longues from recycled F1 tires .
Sabine Marcelis: Resin bar tables with frozen Foliage Bleu flowers.
Collector?s Obsession: Philippe Starck?s?blackjack set with Jeff Koons ballerina chips.

. Edible Art Experiences
Lemon Grove Lounge: Anya Gallaccio?s?citrus-scented installation + free limoncello shots.
"Edible Rothkos": Pia Interlandi?s?layered chocolate canvases sprinkled with gold leaf.
Rose Tasting: Chateau d?Esclans paired with Georg Baselitz?upside-down paintings.

9. Eco-Initiatives with Glamour
"Plastic Med": Data-art wall tracking real-time ocean waste (sales fund clean-ups).
Sustainable Swag: Tote bags from recycled yacht sails.
Carbon-Neutral Pledge: All flights offset via Monaco?s seagrass restoration.

Why attend to Art Monte-Carlo 2025?

  • Collectors:?European royalty, Silicon Valley CEOs, Monaco?s billionaire residents.
  • Institutions:?Centre Pompidou, Tate Modern, Nouveau Musee National de Monaco scouts.
  • Artists:?Anish Kapoor (often seen!), local Monegasque talents.
  • Design Gurus:?Philippe Starck, India Mahdavi browsing sculptural furniture.
  • Public:?Art-loving tourists in Dior sundresses and linen suits.

Ticket Information:

  • VIP Preview (July 16):??300 (by invitation or gallery referral).
  • 1-Day Pass:??40 (book online for ?35 early bird!).
  • 3-Day Pass:??90 (includes Sculpture Garden cocktail).
  • Students:?Free entry on Sunday (with ID).
  • Ultra-VIP:??1,500 (private tours + dinner at Hotel de Paris).

Getting There:

Monaco is tiny but mighty! Grimaldi Forum sits on Princess Grace Avenue:
  • Airports:
  • Nice Cote d?Azur (NCE):?30-min helicopter transfer (?1 0/person, lands at Monaco Heliport ).
  • Train from Nice:?TER regional line Monaco-Monte-Carlo station?(25 mins, ?4). Walk 10 mins downhill.
  • Taxis:?From Nice Airport Monaco (?100??120; insist on meter!).
  • Yacht Access:?Dock at Port Hercule? 5-min walk past superyachts.
  • Driving: Parking alert!?Grimaldi Forum garage (?30/day) or try Casino Square?(?50/day ).

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Mission of Art Monte-Carlo 2025

Art Monte-Carlo?s DNA fuses Monaco?s legacy of luxury?with cultural depth:
Create an exclusive yet accessible?platform for top-tier galleries.
Spotlight Mediterranean artists?(from Provence to Beirut).
Bridge design and fine art?? a Monaco specialty!
Support ocean conservation?(5% of VIP ticket sales go to Prince Albert II?s foundation ).
Offer curator-led tours?to demystify collecting.

Tips for Visitors of Art Monte-Carlo 2025

  1. Dress Code:?"Riviera chic" ? think linen, silk scarves, not?flip-flops!
  2. Timing:?Mornings (10 AM?12 PM) = serious collectors; evenings = social buzz.
  3. Walk:?Use elevators/escalators ? Monaco is vertical!
  4. Hydrate:?Rose is flowing, but Monaco sun is fierce ? alternate with water.
  5. Language:?French/Italian/English all work; greet with "Bonjour!"
  6. App:?Download?*Art Monte-Carlo 2025*?for floor plans + events.
  7. Cash:?Bring euros ? small galleries prefer cash for drawings/prints.
  8. Combine:?Visit Nouveau Musee National de Monaco?(10-min walk).
  9. Splurge:?Take the helicopter from Nice ? it?s the?Monaco arrival!
  10. Shop:?Limited-edition tote bags by artist-in-residence (booth A1) sell out fast!

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