Exhibition 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape' Marks 100 Years Since Monet's Death Closes – Over 410,000 Visitors, Most in Artizon Museum's History
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- Exhibition 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape' Marks 100 Years Since Monet's Death Closes – Over 410,000 Visitors, Most in Artizon Museum's History
- The exhibition 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape,' commemorating 100 years since the artist's death, closed on May 24, 2026, at the Artizon Museum. It attracted over 410,000 visitors, the highest attendance since the museum opened in 2020.
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- Date: June 17, 2026
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The exhibition 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape,' commemorating 100 years since the artist's death, closed on May 24, 2026, at the Artizon Museum. It attracted over 410,000 visitors, the highest attendance since the museum opened in 2020.
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The exhibition 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape,' commemorating 100 years since the artist's death, closed on May 24, 2026, at the Artizon Museum. It attracted over 410,000 visitors, the highest attendance since the museum opened in 2020.
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The Artizon Museum (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Director Hiroshi Ishibashi), a public interest foundation established by the Ishibashi Foundation, has concluded its exhibition 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape,' held in collaboration with the Musée d'Orsay, The Nikkei, and NHK, on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
This major exhibition, featuring approximately 140 works in total—including around 90 from the Musée d'Orsay and additional pieces from Japanese museums and private collections—offered a deep exploration of Monet as a landscape painter. It drew significant attention both domestically and internationally, welcoming over 410,000 visitors, the highest number since the museum's opening in 2020.
The official exhibition catalog remains available for purchase at the museum shop and online store. We hope it will serve as a lasting record of the exhibition and a valuable resource for deepening understanding of Monet's artistic world.
Moving forward, the Artizon Museum will continue to offer diverse experiences of art under its core concept of 'Experiencing Creation.'
【Overview】
Exhibition Title: Monet 100 Years After His Death – 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape'
Dates: Saturday, February 7 – Sunday, May 24, 2026 (103 days)
Venue: Artizon Museum, 6th and 5th Floor Galleries
Concurrent Exhibition: 'Catharism' (4th Floor Gallery)
【Upcoming Exhibitions】
June 23 (Tue) – October 4 (Sun), 2026
'Ettore Sottsass – When Magic Begins, Design is Born' (6th Floor)
'Selections from the Ishibashi Foundation Collection,' 'Shuzo Takiguchi: Writing and Drawing' (5th and 4th Floors)
About the Artizon Museum
The Artizon Museum, operated by the Ishibashi Foundation, traces its origins to the Bridgestone Museum of Art, founded in 1952. Rebranded and reopened in 2020, it stands on the same historic Kyobashi site in Tokyo with nearly double the exhibition space and state-of-the-art facilities. The museum presents a broad spectrum of art, from ancient and Impressionist works to modern and contemporary art, offering diverse ways to enjoy and engage with artistic expression.
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station (Yaesu Central Exit), Kyobashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Exits 6 or 7), or Nihombashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Tozai, and Toei Asakusa Lines, Exit B1)
Tel: Domestic 050-5541-8600 / International 047-316-2772 (Hello Dial)
www.artizon.museum
This major exhibition, featuring approximately 140 works in total—including around 90 from the Musée d'Orsay and additional pieces from Japanese museums and private collections—offered a deep exploration of Monet as a landscape painter. It drew significant attention both domestically and internationally, welcoming over 410,000 visitors, the highest number since the museum's opening in 2020.
The official exhibition catalog remains available for purchase at the museum shop and online store. We hope it will serve as a lasting record of the exhibition and a valuable resource for deepening understanding of Monet's artistic world.
Moving forward, the Artizon Museum will continue to offer diverse experiences of art under its core concept of 'Experiencing Creation.'
【Overview】
Exhibition Title: Monet 100 Years After His Death – 'Claude Monet – Questioning the Landscape'
Dates: Saturday, February 7 – Sunday, May 24, 2026 (103 days)
Venue: Artizon Museum, 6th and 5th Floor Galleries
Concurrent Exhibition: 'Catharism' (4th Floor Gallery)
【Upcoming Exhibitions】
June 23 (Tue) – October 4 (Sun), 2026
'Ettore Sottsass – When Magic Begins, Design is Born' (6th Floor)
'Selections from the Ishibashi Foundation Collection,' 'Shuzo Takiguchi: Writing and Drawing' (5th and 4th Floors)
About the Artizon Museum
The Artizon Museum, operated by the Ishibashi Foundation, traces its origins to the Bridgestone Museum of Art, founded in 1952. Rebranded and reopened in 2020, it stands on the same historic Kyobashi site in Tokyo with nearly double the exhibition space and state-of-the-art facilities. The museum presents a broad spectrum of art, from ancient and Impressionist works to modern and contemporary art, offering diverse ways to enjoy and engage with artistic expression.
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station (Yaesu Central Exit), Kyobashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Exits 6 or 7), or Nihombashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Tozai, and Toei Asakusa Lines, Exit B1)
Tel: Domestic 050-5541-8600 / International 047-316-2772 (Hello Dial)
www.artizon.museum
FAQ
How many visitors attended the Monet exhibition?
Over 410,000 visitors attended, the highest since the museum opened.
Where was the exhibition held?
At the Artizon Museum, 6th and 5th floor galleries, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
What were the exhibition dates?
From February 7 to May 24, 2026, for 103 days.
Is the exhibition catalog still available?
Yes, it's available at the museum shop and online store.
What is the next exhibition at Artizon Museum?
From June 23, 2026: 'Ettore Sottsass – When Magic Begins, Design is Born'.