An exclusive exhibition of one of humanity’s most illustrious paintings is now available at the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP). We’re talking about “Monet’s Ecology”, which looks at Claude Monet’s relationship with nature in a reflective and contemporary way.
There are more than 30 works from important museums around the world, such as the Musée d’Orsay (Paris), many of which are new to Brazil. Thus, São Paulo residents will have the exclusive opportunity to see the work of one of the great Impressionist masters, who revolutionized art during the 19th century. Find out more about the Monet exhibition at MASP!
“Monet’s Ecology”: discover unpublished works by the artist
Even almost a century after his death, Claude Monet remains one of today’s most beloved artists. The Frenchman, who was one of the leading names in Impressionism, still enchants us today with his picturesque landscapes which reveal his unique view of nature.
With his brush, Monet immortalized various environmental changes of his time. As well as painting the rivers and green areas of France, for example, he also immortalized the changes the country underwent during the Industrial Revolution, with the arrival of factories and steam locomotives.
“Monet’s Ecology” explores the different facets of the artist’s relationship with nature through five sections: Monet’s boats, The Seine as an Ecosystem, Fog and Smoke, The Painter as Hunter and Giverny: Controlled Nature. In this way, the public can see the central role of the environment in Monet’s career, with a contemporary critical reading.
In other words, in addition to works never before seen in Brazil, the exhibition also brings an unprecedented reflection on the artist’s work. By connecting the past with contemporary environmental discussions, the MASP exhibition reflects on how Monet’s works predate current debates on ecology and humanity’s tensions with the environment.
How to see it?
“Monet’s Ecology” is on display until August 24 at MASP (Avenida Paulista, 1578 – Bela Vista). Admission is free on Tuesdays throughout the day and on Fridays from 6pm. But you can also see the exhibition from R$37 from Wednesday to Friday afternoon, or on Saturdays and Sundays.
In both cases, you must book your ticket in advance via the MASP website. For more information, contact us on the website itself or via the museum’s social networks.