Giacometti's largest retrospective opens at Grimaldi Forum Monaco

The Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo presents "Meravigliosa realtà," the largest retrospective ever dedicated to Alberto Giacometti, featuring 230 works spanning his entire career. Curated by Emilie Bouvard, the exhibition includes sculptures, paintings, drawings, and prints from his early years in Val Bregaglia, his surrealist period, and his post-war masterpieces. The show occupies over 2,500 square meters across 14 rooms, with a minimalist scenography by William Chatelain that emphasizes the works through precise lighting. A highlight is a reconstruction of Giacometti's Parisian atelier at 46 Rue Hippolyte-Maindron, documented by photographers Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Sabine Weiss, and Reinhart Wolf. The exhibition concludes with a room dedicated to "Walking Man," one of the 20th century's most iconic sculptures. Giacometti's market remains strong, with record auction prices. The retrospective follows recent major shows at Tate Modern (2017), Guggenheim Bilbao (2018), Museo del Prado and Fundación MAPFRE Madrid (2019-2020). A Giacometti museum is set to open in Beijing.