He's undoubtedly one of the greatest names in 20th-century art. From his luminous landscapes to the legendary Water Lilies, Claude Monet never stopped revolutionizing the way we see the world. To mark the centenary of his death, the Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie — one an impressionism temple, the other home to the painter's most celebrated series — are joining forces to pay tribute to this illustrious artist.
At the origins of impressionism
It's impossible to talk about Monet without talking about the Musée d'Orsay. While the institution has chosen not to dedicate an entire monograph to him this fall, for the centenary, it's still giving the artist
a special place at the heart of its permanent collections. A wonderful opportunity to dive back into the beginnings of Impressionism and rediscover some of the paintings that changed the history of art.View this post on Instagram
Throughout the galleries, Monet converses with Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, and even Degas, helping you better understand how this group of artists revolutionized the way we represent nature. Between sun-drenched landscapes, atmospheric effects, and vibrant brushstrokes, the visit reminds you of pWhy the painter remains, even today, one of the greatest stars of French museums, and why his work gave its name to an entire movement. A rich presentation, punctuated with encounters and readings to further extend the memory of this immense artist.
Monet as you've never seen him
Over at the Orangerie, the welcoming home of the Water Lilies, this time the painter's work is honored as never before. With Monet and Time, the museum located in the Tuileries explores a question as simple as it is fascinating: how to represent the passage of time? An obsession that accompanied the painter throughout his career and which finds its culmination in the immense canvases of water lilies/strong>, installed right here according to her own wishes.
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The exhibition brings together works from French and international collections to tell this endless quest for light. The famous series of Haystacks, Poplars and Rouen Cathedral sit alongside the latest paintings from Giverny and showcase an ever more daring Monet, forever deeper and more poetic in his art. An unprecedented exhibition, plunging us into the heart of Monet's work, offering us a fresh perspective on his career and paying homage to the very best of his output.
Claude Monet Centenary
Musée d'Orsay
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing – 7th
From September 30, 2026
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Monet and Time
National Museum of the Orangerie
Tuileries Garden – 1st
September 30, 2026 to March 28, 2027
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