The Floating Art Hotel, a private superyacht described in a release as “the world’s first traveling art hotel,” will make its debut during this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, presenting works by artists including Marina Abramović, Shirin Neshat, and Tomás Saraceno.
The superyacht will be anchored in Monaco Bay from June 4th to June 8th, coinciding with the annual Formula 1 motor racing event. Organizers plan to take the concept to other international destinations, including Miami, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, with the aim of connecting contemporary art with major international events through site-specific exhibitions and cultural programming.
The Floating Art Hotel’s inaugural exhibition “States of Motion” explores movement “not as image but as condition.” Featuring more than 30 artists, the show spans sculpture, installation, photography, digital art, and performance. The yacht’s 350-square-meter sundeck, meanwhile, will be transformed into a sculpture garden featuring works that interact with the environment. Its 14 guest suites will host a mix of collectors, entrepreneurs, and cultural figures.
“I spent years producing campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, and I kept thinking: what if we applied this level of craft to something that actually brings people together?” founder Gaelle Jaunay Calendini said in a statement. “Art, sport, the sea—and the right people in the same room. The magic happens from there.”
Beyond art programming, guests of the Floating Art Hotel will be offered a range of Monaco Grand Prix experiences, including entry to a private viewing terrace overlooking the Sainte-Dévote corner of the circuit. Guests of the yacht’s Owner’s Residence will also receive access to the Formula 1 Paddock Club and Pit Lane during race weekend.
