SCENERIES OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO AND FRANCE BLOSSOM ON CLAUDE GAUTHIER’S CANVAS

Monégasque Artist to Exhibit in Boston in April 2005

Boston, MA – For centuries, the Principality of Monaco has been a center for the arts. From Picasso to Colette, countless world-renowned artists have at some point called it home and found inspiration in its fabled Mediterranean backdrop. As dedicated patrons of the arts, the Princes of Monaco have created a haven where talented musicians, writers, dancers and painters can let their creativity run free.
This spring, Boston has the chance to welcome an authentic Monégasque artist...

Claude Gauthier, Monaco’s own self-taught artist, will welcome spring to Boston with an open invitation to discover his fascinating and colorful world: Vibrant Impressions of the Principality of Monaco and Colorful Sceneries of France will feature 20 of his paintings (all but one will be for sale) on view at The French Library and Cultural Center / Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge from April 2 through May 2, 2005. With scenes from Monte-Carlo to the French Riviera and Provence, Gauthier’s naïve art style and luminous paintbrush convey all the splendor and radiance of his subjects.

In a note congratulating Claude Gauthier on his exhibition, His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco encourages the American public to “come in large numbers to discover and appreciate the naïve genre and colorful style of this talented Monégasque artist and let the vibrant colors of his palette transport them momentarily to the Principality”.

This exhibit was made possible by the generous support of Boston-based developer, John E. Drew, President and Founder of The Drew Company and President and CEO of the World Trade Center Boston and Seaport Hotel. In his capacity of Honorary Consul of Monaco in Boston, Mr. Drew will be hosting, together with the French Library/Alliance Française, an exclusive VIP opening reception on April 6th. Joining Mr. Drew will be Dr. Hélène Day, former Consul of Monaco in Boston and determined initiator of this exhibit. The artist will be on hand to guide the privileged guests through this pictorial journey.
The event is also organized with the support of the Monégasque Government and Consulate General of Monaco in New York. Mrs. Maguy Maccario-Doyle, Consul General of Monaco in New York and Director of the Monaco Government Tourist Office, is scheduled to attend to personally welcome her compatriot whom she describes as “an original and talented master of colors”.

About the artist
Born in 1939, the self-taught Monégasque artist spent many years in the Monaco Police Department while pursuing his passion for art on the side. Some of Gauthier’s paintings are currently on exhibit at the Anatole Jakovsky International Naïf Art Museum (Nice, France), Isle de France Museum (Vicq, France), For Klein Museum (Denmark) and Tlaxcala Museum (Mexico). His talents are often called for by the Monégasque Government to design logos and posters or illustrate various events such as the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (one of his favorite topics). His art has also been featured on Monégasque stamps. In 1996, the Princely Government granted him the rank of Chevalier of the Order of Monaco Cultural Merit. Gauthier’s paintings have been around the world with exhibits in Paris, Belgrade, Quebec, Andorre, Belgium, Boston, Puerto Rico, and of course Monaco.
For more information, download the PDF documents “More about the artist” and “Sampling of Gauthier’s work”:

About The French Library / Alliance Française
The French Library and Cultural Center/Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting French language and culture for the enjoyment and enrichment of Greater Boston. We are committed to education and cultural outreach to communities within Boston and in Massachusetts and to promoting cross-cultural understanding.
The FLCC/AFBC houses the second largest private French library in the country, with an impressive collection of books, periodicals, DVD’s, and audio and video cassettes. In addition to an extensive library, the FLCC/AFBC offers year-round language classes and programs for adults and children. We also present lectures, concerts, cooking demonstrations, wine-tastings, and art exhibitions. www.FrenchLib.org.

For more information, please contact The Consulate General of Monaco
at (212) 286-0500 or email Info@Monaco-Consulate.com.