Histories of Landscape: From Monet to Hockney (1890–2025) at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, France, surveys the enduring power of nature as a subject. While often considered a nineteenth-century peak that faded with the rise of modernism, this exhibition argues that landscape painting simply transformed, remaining a vital tool for artists to process historical and social change.

The selection spans over 130 years, moving from the atmospheric triumphs of the late 1800s to the digital and physical explorations of the 21st century. By centering the exhibition on the centenary of Claude Monet’s death, the curators highlight how his loose brushwork and focus on perception paved the way for the vibrant, large-scale works of David Hockney and other contemporary figures.

Organized in collaboration with the Musée de Grenoble, the show brings together works that are rarely examined through this specific lineage. Rather than a chronological march, the rooms focus on how the representation of the natural world persisted through the upheavals of the 20th century, emerging as a renewed site of artistic innovation today.

A thoughtfully curated show for those who appreciate how historical movements inform contemporary art, offering fresh context for Monet's enduring influence.

Start with the late Impressionist works to establish the visual vocabulary before moving into the modern sections where the dialogue with Hockney becomes central.