The New National Museum of Monaco presents the exhibition ‘CACTUS’

Curated by Marc Jeanson and Laurent Le Bon, with exhibition design by Jasmin Oezcebi, “Cactus” offers a dual perspective—both botanical and artistic—on these plants.

Cacti intrigue and fascinate in equal measure with their unique shapes, their prickly or velvety textures, and their muted or vibrant colours. Symbols of resilience and adaptability, they made their way to the West through major scientific expeditions and the rise of horticulture in the 19^th century, establishing themselves in botanical gardens and prestigious collections, particularly on the Riviera, to which the exhibition pays special tribute through more than 200 works brought together for the occasion: botanical treasures, archives, paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, installations, film clips, design objects…

True botanical muses, cacti and succulents have fuelled the imagination of artists, architects and designers. Their unique aesthetic has inspired the most daring forms — from surrealism to pop design. ‘Cactus’ reveals their many interpretations through a rich collection of works: a film by Eisenstein, a cult coat rack by Gufram, a drawing on an iPad by David Hockney, amongst others.

The exhibition also extends to the gardens of Villa Sauber, transformed into a spectacular cactus garden with the support of the Monaco Exotic Garden.

6 July 2025 – 11 January 2026
Villa Sauber, 17 Avenue Princesse Grace