Monet and the Impressionist City: Explore Art and Urban Life at the Old National Gallery Berlin until January 26, 2025
Until January 26, 2025, the Old National Gallery in Berlin showcases the transformative impact of urban life on art with "Monet and the Impressionist City." This remarkable exhibition features Claude Monet’s early cityscapes of Paris from 1867, regarded as the first Impressionist city views that forever changed perspectives on modern life. Through Monet’s eyes, visitors experience the vibrancy of 19th-century Paris—a bustling metropolis captured with innovative style and depth.
Monet’s Vision of the Modern City
Monet, one of the foremost pioneers of Impressionism, turned his attention to Paris, capturing its streets from a unique vantage point—the balcony of the Louvre. Unlike traditional artists of his time, Monet chose to paint life as it unfolded below, documenting the city’s transformation broken like "Saint Germain l’Auxerrois" and "Quai du Louvre." His works mark a pivotal shift in art history, celebrating the urban landscape as a source of inspiration.
Artistic Exchange Across Continents
This exhibition is a rare collaboration among three major museums—the Old National Gallery in Berlin, the Allen Memorial Art Museum in the USA, and the Kunstmuseum Den Haag. For the first time, Monet’s cityscapes are reunited in Europe, accompanied by pieces from Impressionist contemporaries like Camille Pissarro and Maximilien Luce, who also explored urban landscapes. Together, these works offer insight into how artists across continents shaped the modern visual experience.
Exploring Berlin’s Cultural Treasures
After viewing Monet’s masterpieces, visitors can continue their artistic journey around Berlin’s Museum Island, home to some of the world’s most acclaimed collections. With landmarks like the Pergamon Museum (closed) and Bode Museum nearby, this UNESCO World Heritage Site invites further exploration of global history and art.
At a Glance
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What: Monet and the Impressionist City
Where: Alte Nationalgalerie, Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin
When: Until January 26, 2025
Opening Hours: Monday: closed, Tue. to Sun. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: €14, reduced €7