19 December 2024 • UPDATES • Copyright © Monica Foglia
2024 is coming to the end and it’s time to recap this year’s activities. In this recap, I share the most important moments, which have made me more satisfied with my work and allowed me to share my art with you.
As you know, I have been living in Monaco for many years but I’m in love with Tuscany. Thanks this, in spring, I brought one of my works to two different installations. In Piazza Carducci in Pietrasanta and in Piazza Fortino in Forte dei Marmi I exhibited the marble travertino sculpture “Amor con amor si paga”, created in collaboration with the laboratory of Massimo Galleni, a historic artisan workshop in Pietrasanta. In a period of great tourist turn-out, passers-by were intrigued by these installations and - I hope - questions arose about the relationship between the powerful and opulent body of the sumo wrestler and the ethereal and delicate flight of butterflies.
This year I participated at the 7th "Forum des Artistes de Monaco", the most important exhibition for the artists who live in Montecarlo. This biennial exhibition, desired by the Prince's Government and organized by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, aims to support local artists and integrate them into the cultural policy of the Principality. More than 80 artists present their work. I chose to participate with the work "La vie est Belle", a resin sculpture that shows the sumo wrestler an instant before the action. His body, powerful and opulent, finds a balance between the elements; his person becomes the horizon capable of welcoming a swarm of colored butterflies that gently land on him. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organizers, who give visibility to us artists and promote our art.
If you are reading this news you will have already noticed: the new Monica Foglia art creator website is online! Designed to offer an immersive experience to the user, the website opens a window on my world with video glimpses of my work and a storytelling on my philosophy. I invite you to explore my collection!
While waiting for the first news of 2025, I wish you Happy Holidays!