Welcome to JMW Turner’s Sublime Legacy!
Another summer, another magnificent art exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. This year’s show is a journey back in time to Turner’s romantic England of the 18th and 19th centuries
Chanterria McGilbra – Prancing Ponies Foundation
Chanterria McGilbra created the Prancing Ponies Foundation to support unrepresented, low income women
International Day Against Homophobia & LGBTQ+ Rights in Monaco
May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia yet for all, basic human rights are still not equal.
Talking About Paul on Riviera Radio
I was thrilled when Sarah Lycett invited me to go on her Riviera Radio show, The Full English Breakfast with Sarah, to talk about my latest book, Paul.
Monte-Carlo Opera Stages New Production of Verdi’s ‘Don Carlo’
Monte-Carlo Opera presents Don Carlo - Giuseppe Verdi’s dramatic and moving story of passion, betrayal, political intrigue and conflict between father and son.
All in Monte-Carlo: All That Glitters Is Not Gold?
To the world, Monaco represents considerable wealth, privilege, and luxury but what can life be like living in one of the smallest, most secure countries in the world?
Picasso’s Lifelong Passion for Classical Art at the Centre of a New Exhibition in Monaco
Marking the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death, “Picasso et l’Antiquité” at the Prince’s Palace is part of the international "Célébration Picasso 1973-2023" cycle
Sven Vandenbosch: Surrealist with a Sense of Humour
Sven Vandenbosch has been resident in Monaco for many years having left his native Belgium to tour the world then settling in Monaco.
Monet Expo in Monaco Highlights the Painter’s Love for the French Riviera
With over one hundred works from all over the world, the exhibition is one of the most extensive monographs on Claude Monet this decade, and undoubtedly the most audacious.
In Conversation with Lucy Coote
Lucy Coote never dreamed she would actually, one day, be living and raising a family in the Principality. Dreams come true, materialising into reality.
The 2023 Series of Concerts at the Prince’s Palace, Monaco
The summer season of Concerts at the Prince’s Palace opens in the Principality of Monaco this month.
What is Summer Without Some Open Air Cinema?
There is nothing nicer during these warm evenings in our small corner of paradise than to sit back and enjoy a movie in an open air setting.
Celebrating Monaco Pride 2023
Last night I was fortunate enough to attend the second annual Monaco Pride, and I have to say, it was one of the most memorable Pride events I have ever experienced.
A New Bugatti Showroom in Monaco
If there is one thing that is synonymous with Monaco, it’s luxury cars. So it’s no surprise that Bugatti just unveiled their new showroom at Rascasse, one of Formula 1’s most famous corners in Monaco.
Meet Painter Stefne Van Zyl
In our sixth episode, Mike talks to Stefne Van-Syl, a painter, portrait painter and designer of four Monaco postage stamps