The historic villa was transformed in April with standout presentations including a whimsical lounge created by Vincent Darré, and pieces by talented French designer Mathieu Lehanneur, who also displayed his work at Monaco’s Musée Océanographique. Lehanneur showcased MJ Rabbit’s favourite furniture piece of the whole show – his amazing pink Elephant chair – perfect for storing my ever-growing magazine mountain (courtesy of Monocle, Shoes Up et al).
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| Mathieu Lehanneur's Elephant chair on show at NOMAD Monaco, Villa La Vigie |
International roster of art galleries
Throughout the four-day event, visitors enjoyed a series of NOMAD talks featuring Parley for the Oceans’ founder Cyrill Gutsch, Pin-Up editor-in-chief Felix Burrichter and Brooklyn-based architect Rafael de Cárdenas. MJ Rabbit loves the American architect’s charity book, which celebrates his 10-year career in the business of residential and retail design, among many other projects. (He was formerly a Calvin Klein menswear designer.) Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the fair, highlighting its importance in Monaco’s event calendar.
Galleries showcasing their work included David Gill Gallery, London; Etage Projects, Copenhagen; Friedman Benda, New York; Gallery FUMI, London & Louise Alexander Gallery, Porto Cervo; Galleria Luisa Delle Piane, Milan; Gian Enzo Sperone, New York; Massimo De Carlo, Hong Kong, London, Milan; Nilufar, Milan; and Sarah Myerscough Gallery, London.
Special projects featured the work of Charles Burnand; Lizworks by Liz Swig; Mathieu Lehanneur & Christie's Paris; and Parley for the Oceans.
