Summary:
The exhibition “Turner, le sublime héritage” at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco was one of the top 5 most visited exhibitions, featuring 80 works by Joseph Mallord William Turner, alongside contemporary artists.
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The exhibition “Turner, le sublime héritage” at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco has been listed as one of the top 5 most visited exhibitions. In collaboration with TATE and with the support of CMB Monaco, Sotheby’s, and the Groupe Marzocco, the exhibition showcased the work of Joseph Mallord William Turner. Over the course of nearly 2 months, it attracted 65,000 visitors. The exhibition featured 80 paintings and works on paper on loan from the Tate Britain in London, along with a selection of modern and contemporary artworks from artists such as John Akomfrah, Edward Burtynsky, and Peter Doig.
Sylvie Biancheri, General Director of the Grimaldi Forum, expressed her satisfaction with the exhibition’s success, stating that it achieved the sixth-best attendance in nearly 25 years of exhibitions, despite not being initially expected to be the most popular subject. She commended the decision to prioritize originality and the quality of the subject matter. In terms of the number of days, the exhibition even reached a level comparable to the successes of previous exhibitions such as “Dali, une histoire de la peinture” in 2019. Francesco Grosoli, CEO of CMB Monaco, the official partner of the Grimaldi Forum, praised the exhibition for providing a rare opportunity to see a large number of William Turner’s works that are not often seen outside of London. He also highlighted the high quality of the exhibition and the unique expertise of the Grimaldi Forum under the guidance of its General Director.
Looking ahead, the Grimaldi Forum is already preparing for future exhibitions, including “Couleurs! Les chefs d’œuvre du Centre Pompidou” in the summer of 2025, followed by “Monaco & l’Automobile” in 2026, and “Magritte” in 2027.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
