Monet: I Can See the Lights – An Immersive Journey

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Claude Monet (1840-1926), born in Paris, France, was one of the prominent painters representing the Impressionist movement. Throughout his life, Monet captured the ever-changing landscapes and fleeting moments of time on canvas with soft color palettes, leaving behind numerous artworks. He cherished nature and aimed to paint like birds sing, with sensitivity to the strokes of sunlight.

This exhibition will retrace Monet's life through the places he visited, experiencing the landscapes he saw, his time spent with family and friends, and his later life in Giverny, accompanied by music. The visual journey begins with his work "Impression, Sunrise," which he exhibited at the 1874 independent group exhibition (Impressionist Exhibition), departing from the official Salon. Critics' harsh mockery of this piece reportedly coined the term "Impressionism." In the 19th-century France where Impressionism emerged, we explore how Monet lived and what he sought to depict. What kind of light was projected onto the painter's retina in his world of light? Experience Monet's emotions enveloped in the world of light.

Additionally, aside from the visual displays, there are areas to learn about Monet and photo spots to enjoy. The learning area covers the evolution of the Impressionist movement, Monet's themes, his technique of series painting, and his influence from Japonism. The photo spots are inspired by Giverny's Water Lily Pond.

Schedule

Jul 20 (Sat) 2024-Mar 23 (Sun) 2025