On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco welcomed American contemporary artist, Mr. Barry X Ball, to the Palais Princier in Monaco-ville.  The purpose of the Mr. Ball’s visit was to present his latest work… an 18K gold bust of the sovereign prince.

The unique bust, which will be on permanent display inside the Galerie des Glaces at the Palais Princier, pays homage to Prince Albert II’s love for the ocean and his ongoing dedication to protecting the marine environment.

If you are interested in learning more about Mr. Ball’s fantastic works please visit his official website here.