Photo credits: Monaco Art Week.
From July 7 to 12, 2025, the Principality of Monaco transforms into a vibrant hub for art lovers, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts as Monaco Art Week returns for its seventh edition. Held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and with H.R.H. Princess Alexandra of Hanover as its patron, this annual event weaves together the Principality’s rich cultural tapestry, uniting 15 prestigious galleries and auction houses in a curated journey through Monaco’s iconic districts—Condamine, Monte-Carlo, and Larvotto.
Monaco Art Week, launched in 2018, has become a cornerstone of the Principality’s cultural calendar, offering a platform for dialogue between ancient, modern, and contemporary art. This year’s edition, running in parallel with the Art Monte-Carlo fair (July 7–9) and coinciding with the opening of two major exhibitions at the Grimaldi Forum—“Colours! Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou” and “Monaco and the Napoleons: Intertwined Destinies”—promises to be its most ambitious yet. The event’s diverse programming, from solo exhibitions to high-profile auctions, underscores Monaco’s growing stature as a global art destination.
The 15 participating venues—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—offer an eclectic mix of works spanning centuries. Visitors can explore everything from Italian Old Master paintings at Moretti Fine Art to contemporary urban art at Teos Gallery Monte-Carlo’s “Street Mood” exhibition, featuring artists like Mr Brainwash and Alec Monopoli. Sculpture, painting, and fine jewelry are highlighted, with notable solo shows including Annie Leibovitz at Hauser & Wirth and Suska Bastian’s “Forêt de talons” at collect|mc.
Auction houses play a starring role, with Artcurial hosting Monaco Auction Week at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, featuring the “Monaco Sculptures” exhibition with works by François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne, César, and Tony Cragg displayed across the Société des Bains de Mer’s gardens. Christie’s, celebrating its 40th anniversary in Monaco, and Sotheby’s, previewing a major Monegasque collection for auction in Paris this autumn, add to the event’s prestige. Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo will present its summer Prestige Sales, showcasing jewelry, watches, and contemporary art.
Photo credits: Monaco Art Week Instagram.
Photo credits: Monaco Art Week Instagram.
The event’s strength lies in its accessibility and ambition. Free guided tours, artist talks, and lectures, such as a conversation with collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo at Art Monte-Carlo, invite both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers to engage with Monaco’s cultural landscape. As Louise Grether, President of the Monaco Art Week Association, noted, the event is a “collaborative initiative that highlights the dynamic cultural activities” of the Principality, fostering synergy between local and international voices.
Monaco Art Week’s alignment with other cultural events, supported by sponsors like EFG Bank (Monaco) and Moravia Yachting, amplifies its impact. The Grimaldi Forum’s “Colours!” exhibition, featuring over 100 works from the Pompidou Centre by artists like Picasso, Matisse, and Basquiat, and the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco’s “The Roaring Twenties of Coco Chanel” at Villa Paloma, enrich the week’s offerings.
For art enthusiasts, Monaco Art Week 2025 is more than an event—it’s an invitation to experience the Principality as a living gallery, where heritage and innovation converge against the backdrop of the Mediterranean. The official opening on July 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. sets the stage for a week of discovery, accessible to all who wish to explore Monaco’s evolving role in the global art world.