Visit Claude Monet: The Spirit of Place

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Claude Monet was truly a master painter. Part of the Impressionist school that sought to push the boundaries of traditional art as seen by the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. With open compositions and a sensitivity to the changing light of an outdoor landscape, Impressionism lead to other and now equally famous modern and contemporary art schools.

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Often associated with Waterlilies, Monet also is famous for other landscapes and this exhibit at the Hong Kong Heritage Center highlights many of them including 'The Break-Up of the Ice at Vétheuil, facing Lavacourt' and 'Effect of Spring, Giverny'.

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Come and visit this exceptional exhibit with friends and check out this fantastic museum. Afterwards, we'll have a snack at the lovely cafe they have there!

This Heritage Center's write up of the exhibit:

"Claude Monet: The Spirit of Place

Hong Kong Heritage Museum
1/F Thematic Galleries 3, 4 & 5
4 May 2016 – 11 July 2016

Jointly presented by Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Le French May
Jointly organised by Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais
Major sponsor: Mr & Mrs Cheung Chung Kiu
Exhibition made possible with the major support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Supported by the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau

The Impressionist master Claude Monet (1840-1926) is undoubtedly one of the greatest landscape artists in the history of Western art. For nearly 70 years on his artistic journey, he tirelessly depicted the essence or spirit of different landscapes. Collaborating with Le French May and the Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais, this exhibition, featuring some of Monet's most emblematic artworks conserved in French public collections, presents the spirit of place and the artist's legacy through the imperceptible differences captured over hours, days and seasons.

After traveling around, Monet settled in Giverny, where he created numerous famous paintings. In the education gallery of the exhibition, reconstructed scenes are set up to resemble various spots in Monet's home, studio and garden, giving visitors the opportunity to see the connection between Monet's life and works from different perspectives."

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"Energising Impressionism – Master of Light and Shadow" Talk Series

(1) Monet and Impressionism and

(2) The Colourful Worlds of Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin were held on 14 May 2016 (Saturday) and 19 June 2016 (Sunday)

(3) Monet's Painting Techniques and Art

Many of Monet's paintings were colourful and captured the changes of light and shadows of scenes at different times and in different weather conditions in a simple and vivid way, leaving a deep impression in people's minds. The speaker will analyse Monet's painting techniques, including his understanding and use of colours, brushwork and composition. The speaker will also cover changes in his style of painting over time, giving participants a more thorough understanding of his painting techniques and art.

SpeakerMr Clement Chan Wai-bong (Senior Lecturer, Hong Kong Art School) Date

2 July 2016 (Saturday)

Time3:00 pm – 4:30pm VenueTheatre,

1/F Target General public Enrollment

A maximum of 320 participants on a first-come-first-served basis. Please sign up at the entrance to the Theatre, 1/F before the programme commences.LanguageTo be conducted in CantoneseRemarksParticipants should hold a valid admission ticket for this exhibition or a museum pass.

We'll meet at the Che Kong MTR Station and walk to the Museum.

Images from Wikipedia