Rocco Ritchie has revealed he spent the past six months abroad honing his art skills in Mexico, Spain, and Portugal. The artist shared a collection of his new paintings and sculptures on Instagram, announcing that his work will be exhibited in Paris this October.
Ritchie announced his upcoming exhibition with Pierre Augustin Rose, writing, "Very excited to be exhibiting with @pierre_augustin_rose this October in Paris." His work received praise from actor Richard E. Grant, who commented, "Bravo Rocco!"
This is not the first time Ritchie's artistic endeavors have led to an exhibition. In December, his famous parents, Madonna and Guy Ritchie, reportedly put aside their differences to attend a display of his work in London. The event marked the first time the former couple had been pictured together since 2008.
Ritchie previously used the pseudonym Rhed to establish his art career, a name he has since dropped for some exhibitions. In a social media post about the December exhibition, he expressed pride in having both parents present, stating, "I am proud to be who I am, but I'm even prouder to have both of my parents together in one room supporting me. The work should speak for itself, that's why the show was called Talk Is Cheap."
Madonna and Guy Ritchie were married from December 2000 until their divorce in 2008. Tensions between them reportedly eased following a public custody battle over Rocco around a decade ago. In March 2016, reports indicated that Madonna had conceded a custody dispute to her ex-husband after her son expressed a desire to live with Ritchie.
The situation began the previous December when Rocco left his mother's world tour to stay with his father in Britain. He defied a New York court order and his mother's wishes by remaining in the UK for Christmas. Madonna was reportedly distraught, and as part of a resolution, she sought assurances of continued parental involvement.