“Impressionism: 150 Years” Debuts Monet’s Famous Lily Pond in Taipei
This major exhibition at Fubon Art Museum marks the 150th anniversary of impressionism with a historic debut — Claude Monet’s iconic Giverny lily pond shown in Asia for the first time. Organized by the Worcester Art Museum, one of the first U.S. institutions to collect impressionist art, the show features over 30 artists including Renoir, Pissarro, Cassatt, Hassam, and Slevogt. Tracing the movement’s revolutionary rise in Paris and its global influence across America, Germany, and Scandinavia, the exhibition offers an unmissable journey through light, color, and modern art history.
If You’re Into Art, This Is The Exhibition You Can’t Miss
Monet’s legendary lily pond comes to Asia for the first time — right here in Taipei.
Whether you’re a fine art fan or just looking for a culture-packed day out, there’s one must-see event on the calendar: “Impressionism: 150 Years” at Fubon Art Museum. This landmark exhibition is a once-in-a-generation opportunity — not just because it brings together over 30 artists who reshaped art history, but because Claude Monet’s iconic Giverny lily pond is making its Asian debut. Yes, that lily pond.
Behind this show is a surprising name you may not know: the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts. A true pioneer, this American museum was one of the first in the U.S. to collect impressionist paintings when they were still considered radical. Back in the late 1800s, the museum’s directors were buying works straight from Monet’s Paris dealer and directly from American impressionists, long before the style was considered “classic.” Over the past 125 years, Worcester’s collection has grown into a vivid chronicle of impressionism’s rise in France and its ripple effect across the U.S., Germany, Scandinavia, and beyond.
The exhibition in Taipei brings together a diverse range of scenes and brushstrokes: from Renoir’s glowing figures to Pissarro’s sunlit streets, from Mary Cassatt’s intimate portraits to Childe Hassam’s city scenes, and more. It’s a global story told through pure color, light, and emotion — proof that what began in Paris bloomed across the world.
So if you’ve ever been moved by a brushstroke, stunned by a sunset, or curious about why Monet changed everything — this show is calling.
Impressionism: 150 Years
Fubon Art Museum, Taipei
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No. 79, Songgao Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City
🎨 Organized by the Worcester Art Museum
📅 [Jun 11, 2025 – Sep 29, 2025]
For more information, visit the official website of the Fubon Art Museum.