London is world-renowned for its art scene – and for good reason. Our city is filled to the brim with art galleries and museums, which in turn boast stunning exhibitions and showcases. And early next year, the art scene will receive yet another brilliant opening, as a breathtaking Monet exhibition lands at a leading London museum.
Opening in February of 2027, ‘Monet: Painting Time’ will be the Tate Modern’s first exhibition devoted to the beloved artist. And it’s set to be a truly magnificent collection of his works. The exhibition will feature “paintings from lenders across the globe, including rarely seen works from private collections.”
For many of the artworks, this exhibition could be your only chance to see them in person!
Monet: Painting Time
Exploring Monet’s relationship with time, ‘Monet: Painting Time’ is as much about putting the artist’s works in context for the viewer as it is about displaying them. As the world around him industrialised and the pace of life quickened, Monet’s artwork saw him approaching time in different ways.
Some of the works on display, such as Arrival of the Normandy Train, Gare Saint-Lazare (1877), see him “capturing the fleeting, instantaneous ‘impressionist’ moment”. As time moves quickly, his artwork reveals glimpses and suggestions rather than solid ideas and subjects.
The passage of time, and the resulting impermanence of the natural world, are captured in other paintings by the artist. Such is the case with Poplars on the Epte (1891–1897). Around this time, Monet also starts to retreat from the rapidly changing world.
Both in his personal life and in his paintings, we see him return to nature and his beloved garden in Giverny. In turn, time seems to slow down. Paintings encompass larger stretches, spanning months and years instead of fleeting seconds, minutes, and days. This leads to the creation of his iconic Water Lilies (or Nymphéas) cycle.
Regardless of whether you’re a huge Monet fan already or are only glancingly familiar with his works, Monet: Painting Time is a must-visit. It’s sure to be one of 2027’s most anticipated and popular exhibitions.
🖼️ Monet: Painting Time will be on display from February 25 – June 27, 2027, at the Tate Modern. Find out more here.
📍 Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG. The nearest stations are Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Borough, and London Bridge.
