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When it comes to contemporary art, few styles have left a more profound and lasting mark than Impressionism – with its rapid brushstrokes, vibrant color palettes and freedom of personal expression. This year, Southeast Asian art lovers have a rare opportunity to see more than 100 masterpieces of 19th-century French painting in person in the groundbreaking exhibition “Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston” – at the National Gallery Singapore, from 14 November 2025 to 1 March 2026.
This exhibition not only excited art connoisseurs, but also made the international art community turn their eyes to Southeast Asia - a place that has never welcomed an "impressionist" collection.
The exhibition “Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston” will take place at the National Gallery Singapore, from November 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026
Pierre-Auguste Renoir – Woman with Parasol and Child on a Sunlit Hillside (circa 1874–1876)
Legendary names such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot or Cézanne appear on the third floor exhibition walls – each work is like an epic chapter of light, color and emotion. With elaborate and creative staging, the exhibition leads viewers through seven thematic spaces, like bridges connecting the past with the present. There, paintings are not only for admiration but also open up a vivid world for visitors to enter the world of "impressionist" art.
"Two Country Women in a Field (Le Pré)" (1891) - Camille Pissarro captures the simple rhythm of working life with soft light
"Dance at Bougival" (1883) – one of Pierre-Auguste Renoir's most famous works, captures a romantic moment of a couple dancing outdoors, with lively movements and soft colors typical of impressionism.
You will step into the bustling urban scene of 19th-century Paris, then get lost in the peaceful countryside of Giverny or Bougival. At times, people forget that they are standing in the center of Singapore, feeling like they are immersed in some distant memory of Europe.
Poppy Field in the Valley near Giverny (1885) – a striking landscape of vibrant reds against a deep blue background, demonstrating Claude Monet's capture of light and movement in nature
Among the works, there are paintings that make viewers pause for a long time. Like Monet’s “Poppy Field in a Hollow near Giverny” – where the red poppies glow in the sunlight, stretching out forever. Or Renoir’s “Dance at Bougival” – capturing a couple dancing, full of movement and passion.
Another painting, less well known but just as powerful, is “Carmen Gaudin in the Artist’s Studio” by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The female figure in the painting appears to be looking directly at the viewer – her eyes are sad, yet full of strength.
“Carmen Gaudin in the Artist's Studio” (1888), a portrait by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, is notable for its quiet gaze and simple composition.
The exhibition also features an interactive space called ARTelier, where children and adults can create art inspired by impressionism. In addition, a rare and unique documentary film recording Monet painting outdoors is also shown, an experience not found anywhere else.
Admission for Singapore citizens and permanent residents is 15 SGD (about 305,000 VND), and international visitors is 25 SGD (about 510,000 VND). Members of the Gallery Insider program will receive free admission, and accompanying relatives will also enjoy special discounts (these two groups are official membership programs of the National Gallery Singapore, for art lovers).
From now until March 2026, if you have the opportunity to visit Singapore, Travellive recommends that you do not miss the Into the Modern exhibition. This is not only a reunion with painting masterpieces, but also a vivid artistic journey, bringing viewers back to the brilliant memories of impressionism.
