"The World of Cézanne and Renoir — Collection Exhibition at the Musée des Orangeries and the Musée d'Orsay" | Exhibition Recommendation

"The World of Cézanne and Renoir — Collection Exhibition at the Musée des Orangeries and the Musée d'Orsay" | Exhibition Recommendation

The precious works of the French Impressionist masters Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir will be prominently featured in the exhibition "The World of Cézanne and Renoir" starting on January 17, with over 50 pieces being exhibited in Hong Kong for the first time!

As two major representatives of Impressionist art, Cézanne and Renoir have distinctly different styles. Cézanne, often hailed as the father of modern painting, had a passion for still life, frequently depicting simple yet richly colored apples. Through his exploration of structure, he flattened three-dimensional objects, and this innovation in painting profoundly influenced other artists, including Picasso, providing significant inspiration for the development of Cubism.

In stark contrast, Renoir focused on capturing the changes in light and shadow, possessing a unique sensitivity to color. He preferred to use the light reflected from the surrounding environment to add a natural hue to shadows, creating a sense of clarity and airiness in his works. Women and landscapes were Renoir's favorite subjects, and everything he depicted exudes a lightness and joy, evoking a sense of happiness in the viewer.

This exhibition also features works by Picasso, showcasing how these two masters inspired his creative journey.

"The World of Cézanne and Renoir — Collection Exhibition at the Musée des Orangeries and the Musée d'Orsay"

• Dates: January 17 to May 7, 2025

• Hours:

  • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday to Wednesday, Friday)

  • 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays)

  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Chinese New Year Eve)

  • Closed (Thursday unless it's a public holiday, and on the first and second days of the Lunar New Year)

• Location: Hong Kong Museum of Art

• Address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

• Admission Fees: $50 (Standard Ticket) | $35 (Group Ticket) | $25 (Concession Ticket) | Free (Museum Pass)

All tickets will be available for pre-sale seven days in advance at the Cityline ticketing outlets, Hong Kong Museum of Art, and self-service ticket machines at designated locations.

(Image credits: Hong Kong Museum of Art, GrandPalaisRmn (musée de l'Orangerie) / Hervé Lewandowski, GrandPalaisRmn (musée d'Orsay) / Patrice Schmidt, GrandPalaisRmn (musée de l'Orangerie) / Franck Raux)