Bonelli’s eagle is an endangered species in Europe. Numbers of the iconic bird of prey, native to the Mediterranean coast, are declining as a result of human activity. To raise awareness about the risks to biodiversity, event organiser Eco Art International provided artists with a selection of plain...
Bonelli’s eagle is an endangered species in Europe. Numbers of the iconic bird of prey, native to the Mediterranean coast, are declining as a result of human activity. To raise awareness about the risks to biodiversity, event organiser Eco Art International provided artists with a selection of plain models, inviting them to sculpt their own vision of the endangered hawk. The bare models depicted the bird in three poses: taking flight, gliding, or standing. This first edition of Eco Art Parade brought together 55 artists, whose works were displayed all over the Principality for four months. Some fifty artists took up the challenge, many of whom are well-known in the Principality: Sosno, Nall, Spencer Hodge, Kenzo, Philippe Pastor, Cyril de la Patellière, Moya, Peter Klasen, Martin Caminiti, Eric Brocchi, Roberto Barni, etc. The creations were auctioned by Sotheby’s in aid of the Albert II of Monaco Fondation. Monaco City Hall, which acquired one of the eagles, asked the Le Temps de Vivre club to personalise it. The club’s seniors, supervised by the City Hall Senior Citizens and Social Action team, produced their own colourful take on the bird, passing on their knowledge and talents while helping to raise awareness. Other Bonelli eagle sculptures created for Eco Art Parade are exhibited in iconic locations around the Principality. This is the only one on open display in a public space.
