Born in Paris, Claude Monet became the central figure of the Impressionist movement, which sought to break away from the rigid standards of the traditional Salon. He famously initiated the first independent Impressionist exhibition in 1874, where his work Impression, Sunrise provided the movement with its name.
Monet is best known for his prolific series of landscapes and garden scenes, which emphasize the artist's perception of nature through loose brushwork and vibrant color palettes. His practice focused heavily on the effects of light and atmosphere, often returning to the same subjects at different times of day to document subtle environmental changes.
Today, Monet remains a cornerstone of major institutional collections worldwide. Recent programming, such as the 2027 exhibition schedule at Tate and new acquisitions at LACMA, continues to highlight his enduring influence on the history of modern art.
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On October 22, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich announced its 2027 programme, spanning Rembrandt, Alberto Giacometti, Judith Bernstein, Selma Selman and Ai Weiwei across its four buildings.
Tate Publishing will release 'Monet: Painting Time', a book re-examining Claude Monet's relationship with time, on February 25, 2027. The volume coincides with Tate Modern's first exhibition devoted exclusively to Monet, running from February 25 to June 27, 2027.
Tate Publishing will release two books on gardens and art on October 8, 2026. 'Art of the Garden' (£40 hardback) is a new edition spanning British art from 1800 to the present, with contributions from Maria Balshaw, Tom Stuart-Smith, Olivia Laing, and Claire Ratinon.
Tate Modern will present its first ever exhibition focusing on Claude Monet in 2027, staged 100 years after the artist's death.
Tate has announced its 2027 exhibition programme across its four sites.
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