YAYAYasue Kobe
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Monaco Exhibition · 2026

POLAR PASSION - Monaco

October 15—December 15

L&L Wellbeing

Polar Passion artwork with king penguins, glacial blue and vermilion
Discover the exhibition
The exhibition01

Antarctica
A world of ice, life, and wonder.

Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and most remote continent on Earth—a vast wilderness of ice surrounded by the Southern Ocean. Despite its harsh environment, it is home to extraordinary wildlife, including penguins, seals, whales, and countless seabirds that have adapted to thrive in one of the planet's most extreme ecosystems.

Inspired by firsthand journeys to Antarctica, Polar Passion celebrates the beauty, resilience, and wonder of its iconic penguins and the unique world they inhabit. As this fragile environment changes rapidly, the exhibition invites viewers to appreciate the richness of Antarctic life and reflect on the deep connection between the future of this remarkable continent and our own.

Selected works02

A journey to Antarctica.

Penguin baby
01Penguin baby
Huddled Emperor Penguin Chicks
02Huddled Emperor Penguin Chicks
A Visit to Antarctica
03A Visit to Antarctica
Gentoo Couple
04Gentoo Couple
Mother penguin
05Mother penguin
Walking penguin
06Walking penguin
Polar Passion exhibition poster
Visit03

Polar Passion Monaco 2026

Dates
15 (Thu) October—15(Tue) December, 2026
Opening Hours
Tuesday—Saturday | 9:30 AM—6:00 PM
Venue
L&L WellbeingPalais de la scala - Galerie Charles Despeaux1 Av. Henry Dunant, 98000 Monaco
YAYA / Yasue Kobe
The artist04

YAYAYasue Kobe

YAYA (Yasue Kobe) is a Japanese contemporary artist based in Monaco and a graduate of New York University's Studio Art program.

Inspired by expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctica, and other remote regions of the world, she explores the relationship between nature and life through her art.

Her major series include Cat's Talk, A Tribute to Haruki Murakami, The Planets (created in collaboration with JAXA), and Polar Passion. Her work has been exhibited internationally.

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