Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a pioneering French painter and a key figure in the Impressionist movement, which sought to capture the natural world around us. This style of painting was later coined En Plein Air painting, which is French for “painting outdoors”. Artist such as Monet would find a subject or scenic view, sit outside, and paint until it was complete! Claude Monet is renowned for his paintings titled Water Lilies because he painted the same lilies over 200 times under different light and weather conditions to study the small and significant changes. These lilies were located at his home garden in Giverny. These works, created between the late 1890s and his death in 1926, are celebrated for their vibrant color, dynamic composition, and masterful play of light. Monet's focus on the same subject from different perspectives and under varying light conditions exemplifies his dedication to capturing the beauty of nature.
Be sure to view ‘Water Lilies’ and ‘Impression Sunrise’ by Claude Monet! :)
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 Over this past weekend, (on April 27th to be exact), I visited the Brooklyn Museum, with my friend in tow, to see the “Giants” exhibition. This exhibit featured artwork from the Dean Collection of producer Swizz Beatz and musician Alicia Keys. It highlighted important, thought-provoking art pieces that intersected themes such as the current social climate, Black voices, and Black preservation. With conversation topics such as Giant Voices, Giant Conversations, Giant Presence — just to name a few; the art exhibit quite beautifully and poetically guides its visitors through a profound and heart-pulling journey. This captivating show invites its visitors to engage with a diverse array of artwork and artists, both young and older, that challenges revolutionary narratives and celebrates the richness of human experience. From powerful, larger-than-life sculptures to beautifully crafted paintings, each piece in the Giants exhibition serves as a lens through which to explore the complexities of identity and belonging. While viewing this show I was confronted with the systematic equalities that I face daily, as well as the resilience of myself and the humans in which I share a culture and generational trauma with. The artwork I viewed in this show carefully chronicled the nuances of race and social class, while offering poignant reflections on the intersection of privilege and oppression. I cried during several segments of this exhibit as I was overwhelmed with resonation and hope. Overall, “Giants” is a well-curated and inspiring art exhibition and I encouraged all to go visit if passing through Brooklyn, NYC. I most definitely felt like a GIANT walking out of the show! The museum is also next to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, so after the show, you can check out some lovely foliage and scenery if you have the time!
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