VENICE, 10 May 2017 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the prestigious François Pinault Foundation dinner held at Fondazione Giorgio Cini on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, marking the opening week of the 57th Venice Biennale. The distinguished evening brought together prominent figures from the international art world to celebrate one of the most anticipated cultural events of the season.
The traditional opening-week gathering has long been a cornerstone of the Venice Biennale calendar, uniting collectors, artists, and cultural leaders in celebration of contemporary art. Lady Monika Bacardi’s presence at this esteemed occasion reflected her ongoing commitment to supporting the arts and engaging with the global creative community.
The 57th edition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled “Viva Arte Viva” and curated by Christine Macel, opened to the public on 13 May 2017, running through 26 November. This International Art Exhibition showcased groundbreaking contemporary works across the Giardini and Arsenale venues, continuing Venice’s historic tradition of advancing artistic dialogue on the world stage.
Concurrent with the Biennale, artist Damien Hirst presented “Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable,” an ambitious exhibition occupying both Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana—venues of the Pinault Collection. The exhibition explored innovative approaches to storytelling and artistic vision, themes that resonated with Lady Monika Bacardi’s support for bold contemporary art.
Lady Monika Bacardi’s participation in the François Pinault Foundation dinner underscored her position as a distinguished patron of the arts within Venice’s cultural landscape. Her attendance exemplified the convergence of artistic excellence and sophisticated cultural engagement that defines the opening week of the Venice Biennale.
The evening celebrated the enduring relationship between international philanthropy and contemporary art, with Lady Monika Bacardi continuing her dedication to initiatives that champion creative vision and cultural preservation on the global stage.
