THE ART WALL
MSC Cruises Art Gallery on board on MSC Grandiosa dedicated to Damien Hirst
and on MSC Virtuosa dedicated to Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
DAMIEN HIRST, THE VIRTUES
MSC Grandiosa, from January 2022
MSC Cruises is honored to host on board MSC Grandiosa The Virtues of Damien Hirst, the latest paintings of a contemporary artist, one of the most famous of his generation.
The Virtues is a set of eight cherry blossom prints, each one titled after one of the Eight Virtues of Bushidō. The Soul of Japan according to Nitobe Inazō: Justice, Courage, Mercy, Politeness, Honesty, Honour, Loyalty and Control.
“I hope that The Virtues can remind us to try always and get the most from life.” – Damien Hirst
ANDY WARHOL & ROY LICHTENSTEIN
MSC VIRTUOSA, 2021 – 2023
For the first time ever, MSC is proud to host on board of MSC Virtuosa 11 unique Artworks of Pop Art artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, two of the most influential figures of the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. The exhibition also includes a captivating experience for guests with four videos presenting the work and life of the two artists.
Discover the artistic movement that most marked the second half of the 20th century.
“Art is whatever you can get away with.” – Andy Warhol
“My work isn’t about form. It’s about seeing. I’m excited about seeing things, and I’m interested in the way I think other people see things.” – Roy Lichtenstein
EDGAR DEGAS, DANSE DESSINS
MSC GRANDIOSA, 2019-2021
From 2019 to 2021, for the first time on a cruise ship, the Art Wall of MSC Grandiosa hosted an exhibition dedicated to Edgar Degas, showcasing the Danse Dessins unique collection.
Degas’ work encapsulates the soul of a romantic Paris, truly fitting within the setting of the French Bistrot on board MSC Grandiosa. It also offered an immersive experience for guests with five videos running alongside the artwork detailing details of Degas’ work and life.
