The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Hosts Alexandre Benjamin Navet with Maison Ruinart

Following last year’s successful collaboration with acclaimed Chinese performance artist Liu Bolin,  Maison Ruinart, the world’s first established Champagne house, and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari  Islands, a Two Michelin Key Resort, open a new creative chapter with an exclusive residency by French artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet. 

Officially launching from December 18 to 23, 2026, in the presence of the artist, the residency will then  continue across the resort for the following four months, through April 2027, with installations, experiences and artistic workshops available to guests throughout the period. 

The dialogue between Maison Ruinart and Alexandre Benjamin Navet began in 2021, when he became the  first artist commissioned to reinterpret Ruinart’s eco-designed Second Skin packaging. He later went on to  illustrate Maison’s environmental commitments through a series of bespoke drawings. 

At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, guests will be invited into Alexandre Benjamin Navet’s vibrant  universe, where art, Champagne and island life come together beneath the Maldivian sun. Inspired by  tropical flora and fauna organic forms and the colors of the destination, his bold and playful installations  will unfold across the island, culminating in a complete artistic transformation of the Beach Shack, the  resort’s elegant beachfront restaurant. 

“My inspiration draws on the intensity of the light, the power of the elements, the richness of the marine  world, but also the fragility of this ecosystem. Through drawing and color, I wanted to offer a sensitive  interpretation of it, to reveal its beauty, and to present this territory in a different way — with the underlying  idea of preserving it more carefully.” Alexandre Benjamin Navet

The residency will come to life through intimate encounters with the artist, creative workshops for both adults and younger guests, two gastronomic Ruinart pairing dinners, and curated Champagne tastings. At  sunset, Ruinart Champagne will accompany the resort’s Defining Moment, as traditional bodu beru rhythms  and a flaming ceremony mark the transition from day to evening against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. 

Alexandre Benjamin Navet’s creative vision will also extend into the festive season, with the artist  designing the resort’s 2026 Christmas tree, ornaments and an exclusive collection of festive gifts. On  December 22, the island will come alive for a magical Tree Lighting celebration in the presence of the artist  and Maison Ruinart. 

“We are delighted to welcome Maison Ruinart back to our island home for another inspiring artistic and  gastronomic collaboration. This new chapter with Alexandre Benjamin Navet brings a vibrant creative  energy to our island as part of A Canvas of Festive Wonder, our 2026–2027 festive season. We look forward  to seeing his colorful universe come to life, creating memorable moments of art, celebration, and connection  for our guests.” Oscar Postma, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands 

From French savoir-faire to the Circle of Island Life, art, travel and celebration come together in a luminous  end-of-year experience, marking a brilliant close to the year and an inspired opening to the festive season.