11 May 2014
10 May 2014
Grand Prix Historique de Monaco - Arrival
The Historique Grand Prix of Monaco is held every second year and even if you know nothing about cars - like me - it's the best fun and a joy to look at these beautiful old cars. There are Bugattis going back to the 1920s, ancient Alpha Romeos and so on.
I was there last Thursday. Most cars had arrived but there were still a few, like this one, just driving in to the paddock area to admiring glances.
The majority of cars arrive in large trucks, along with a couple of mechanics to tend to their every need. These old cars are exceedingly valuable.
Mostly, I noted the name and year of the cars for you but I didn't follow this one to its parking place, so I don't know. Perhaps someone will tell me? The majority of cars had one seat only, so this one confused me!
09 May 2014
Art Monaco - Dirk Janssens
Belgian artist Dirk Janssens created this sculpture from wood and plaster. He is represented by Irrreversible Mag and the lovely lady we met yesterday. Click on the link to see and read about Dirk's work and his many awards.
This is Dirk's Artist Statement:
'In his art Dirk Janssens explores the positive and emotional aspects of the basic concept of being human. His work is a tribute to life and love, purely instinctive, in a completely unique language. His works are an investigative transformation; it is far from arbitrary, and represents a willful, passionate craving for almost unattainable and utopian Love. At the same time, this art offers comfort, as it fires an enthusiasm for life and inspiration; in fact it’s a tireless courting of passion itself.
The artist forces himself to convert every single feeling of frustration into pure life force. Whether futile or intense, the expression shows an iron will, an unfailing passion and an enduring optimism that is deep-rooted in the artist himself. By doing so he makes his audience contemplate their own happiness.'
08 May 2014
Art Monaco - 'Irreversible Art'
We're back at Art Monaco today - just for a few days - and then we have the Historique Grand Prix to look forward to.
This is Norelkys (Noor) Blazekovic, a wonderfully dynamic lady, originally from Venezuela and now living and working in Miami, Florida. She was at Art Monaco with a group of artists she promotes as part of 'Irreversible Projects' - you can read more by clicking on the link. See the work of some of her artists tomorrow.
Norelkys writes: 'Just use your imagination and tremendous things will happen. Imagine you have the ability to see the world with different eyes, whenever you choose. Each time you open your eyes, you see the world around you in a different way... Irreversible Way"'
07 May 2014
Monaco's Ladies - the Harley-Davidson Club of Monaco
06 May 2014
Saint Nicolas Church and the Bikers
Fontvieille's beautiful St. Nicolas' church as you won't often see it - surrounded by bikers and their beautiful Harley-Davidson bikes - see yesterday's post. Happily the sun came out in time for their barbecue.
05 May 2014
Father Julien and the Monaco Harley-Davidson Club
Father Julien, the priest of Saint Nicolas' church in Fontvieille, Monaco is a biker - a member of the Monaco Harley-Davidson Club. Each year he gives a service in the church for the bikers of the region - Monaco, France and Italy - and after the service there is a massive barbecue held outside the church. In this photo you see Father Julien third from left.
Who knew there was a Harley-Davidson club in Monaco? Who knew Monaco has a biker priest? I love it!
Come back tomorrow - of course you want to see the bikes! And more bikers.
Art Monaco will return in a few days.
04 May 2014
03 May 2014
02 May 2014
Art Monaco - Bianca Tosti's Buttons
You want a sculpture decorated with sharkshin, buttons and lace? Look no further. Sculptor, Bianca Tosti sells her art through Galerie Arista in Cannes.
01 May 2014
Art Monaco - the Bugatti Desk
How about a Bugatti for a desk. Well, the front half, that is! Just the thing for the man who has everything ...
30 April 2014
29 April 2014
Art Monaco - GĂ©raldine Morin
GĂ©raldine Morin shows wonderfully vibrant positive art. She lives and works in Saint Paul de Vence, home to many artists in the south of France.
Thierry Sznytka wrote:
" A bright witness of youth, each work of art which is both a sculpture and a painting is an answer to the grey monotony of life."
28 April 2014
Art Monaco - Thierry Blum's horse
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This is a part of the display on the forecourt of the Grimaldi Forum. The horse is made entirely of horseshoes and is byFrench sculptor, Thierry Blum.
27 April 2014
26 April 2014
An Axe, a Shovel and a Jeep
You don't really expect to see an American jeep driving past the casino in Monte Carlo, do you?
I assume it's an American jeep? There's a shovel and an axe fixed to the side. Is the guy a gardener in the Principality? Perhaps he's a rich American who likes driving around in a jeep. He's got a sort of longish crew-cut. A mystery. Nevertheless he was more than happy to have his photo taken and I was more than happy to take it. Thankyou nice smiling man!
25 April 2014
Marcos Marin's Marilyn
And here is the rest of the sculpture I showed you yesterday. It's Marilyn Monroe by the well-known Brazilion artist, Marcos Marin. Marcos lives and works in Monaco.
24 April 2014
Guess the sculpture...
This is a small part of a sculpture currently being exhibited on the forecourt of the Grimaldi Forum. Can you guess the subject? To see the entire work, come back tomorrow.
23 April 2014
Super Cars - the Zenvo (2)
Here's the Zenvo Supercar we saw yesterday, alongside a black one. Note the photographer lying on the ground to get the right shot. This was taken from the 19th floor of the apartment building opposite.
22 April 2014
Super Cars - the Zenvo
The exhibition 'Top Marques' finished on Sunday and so yesterday in Monaco, everywhere you looked supercars were having their photographs taken.
This is the Zenvo - a Danish-built car and a snip if you've around a million dollars US. (some websites show it costing less, some more) and I believe a $50,000 watch is thrown in ... I guess if you have to ask you can't afford it!
21 April 2014
The Bull's Sore Leg
Ooops! Looks like the bull in the carousel in the children's playground in Fontvieille won't be going far!
20 April 2014
19 April 2014
18 April 2014
17 April 2014
Promenade with palms
This is the promenade that runs from Avenue Princesse Grace around the back of the Grimaldi Forum. To our left (out of the picture) is Larvotto beach. People run, dogs get walked, kids rollerblade along here.
16 April 2014
Monaco Grand Prix - No Pedestrian Crossing
Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix means the road, which of course becomes the race track, has been re-surfaced - hence these school kids are walking across a pedestrian crossing that at the moment isn't! You can see where the lines have been drawn to eventually paint in the white zebra stripes.
15 April 2014
14 April 2014
Lanvin boxes
Rubbish outside the Lanvin shop in Casino Square.
Aren't they nice boxes! If I hadn't been laden with camera and bag, I'd have brought them home to use as shoe boxes (which presumably they are) or to file something.
13 April 2014
12 April 2014
11 April 2014
Monte Carlo Railway Station 2
Doubtless a boring photo if you live in Monaco and know the railway station, but if not, here it is.
10 April 2014
09 April 2014
08 April 2014
07 April 2014
06 April 2014
Fit and Zen
Keeping fit. This lady is running along Avenue d'Alsace, which is opposite the entrance to Monaco's railway station - but is in Beausoleil, and therefore France.
05 April 2014
Breakfast Meeting
Marble floors, marble walls, a sweeping staircase, a towering plant pot, beautiful art on the walls - this is the cafe on the lowest floor of the Metropole centre. A good place for a breakfast business meeting.
04 April 2014
03 April 2014
02 April 2014
01 April 2014
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