Image above: Paul Hughes – Screaming for Joy – Three Types of Beautiful Rain, parts 1,2,3 (triptych), 2025
Tanya Baxter Contemporary, an internationally renowned gallery with over 25 years of experience in the global art market, is proud to announce its latest exhibition, “Celebrating the Riviera,” in partnership with the prestigious Le Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel in Monaco. With gallery spaces in London and Hong Kong, and a prominent presence at leading international art fairs, Tanya Baxter Contemporary is recognized for its expert curation of blue-chip artists such as David Hockney, Tracey Emin, and Bridget Riley, alongside emerging and cross-cultural talents from both East and West.
Founded by Tanya Baxter — one of Spear’s top global art advisors—the gallery has built a reputation for insightful market guidance, cultural dialogue, and fostering long-term, meaningful art acquisitions.
The show at the Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel features works by Paul Hughes, Pip Todd-Warmoth, Carol Bruton, and Jesse Grylls, each capturing a unique perspective on the Riviera’s enduring beauty and elemental power. The exhibition is a celebration not only of the landscape, but of the Riviera’s cultural significance, long protected and championed by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, a passionate environmental advocate.
Featured Artists Carol Bruton – A renowned local artist, Bruton explores the mystery and movement of the sea. Her abstract works evoke the ocean’s depth and energy, infused with Mediterranean light and rhythm.