Xevi Solà – Thoughts of a Bigger Splash at Opera Gallery Monaco
Opera Gallery Monaco presents Spanish painter Xevi Solà’s first solo exhibition in the Principality, bringing together a distinctive selection of new paintings inspired by the swimming pool as a setting for modern life. In rich colour and carefully staged compositions, the artist explores moments of closeness, separation and expectation beneath the idyllic surface of Riviera leisure.
The exhibition
The title pays tribute to David Hockney’s celebrated pool imagery while giving the motif a more introspective direction. Visitors encounter paintings in which poised figures stand by water, appear together without interacting, or wait in atmospheric landscapes. Works including Bamboo, Coupe du Monde, Rendez-vous, Sunrise and Vestiaire explore a subtle tension between public appearance and private emotion.
Good to know
- Dates: 18 September–31 October 2026; the exhibition remains on view during 25–31 October.
- Gallery opening hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 am–7:00 pm, according to the gallery’s contact information. Closed on Sunday, 25 October.
- Admission: ask the gallery for current visitor conditions; no special ticket price is stated for this exhibition.
- Accessibility: contact the gallery to confirm any particular mobility requirements.
About the venue
Opera Gallery Monaco is part of an international network of art galleries and presents exhibitions by established and contemporary artists at the Palais de la Scala. Its centrally located exhibition space is close to the Casino district.
Venue details: Opera Gallery Monaco, 1 Avenue Henri Dunant, Palais de la Scala, 98000 Monaco.
