16 Nov only — Free entry to Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Entry is first come, first served, with timed admission slots.

Visit the largest French Impressionist exhibition in Southeast Asia. Explore the revolutionary world of Impressionism through iconic works by Pierre-August Renoir, Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Paul Cézanne, and Edgar Degas, never before exhibited in Singapore.

Developed by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in collaboration with National Gallery Singapore, this landmark exhibition will highlight the continuing relevance of Impressionism through themes of urban life, gender, land, and environment, expressing the emergence of modernity from the unique perspective of the artists. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness these groundbreaking artworks up close and experience the enduring impact of Impressionism.

  • When: 14 Nov 2025 – 1 Mar 2026
  • Suitable For: All
  • Where: City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 1, 2 & 3

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Experience the best of colour, light and atmosphere

The term “Impressionist” was first applied to artists in 19th century France who used loose, sketchy brushwork to paint moments form everyday life. Controversial when they were first exhibited, works by artists like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Edgar Degas have now become iconic. Beyond their beauty, Impressionist works captured the beginnings of modernity in ways that still speak to us today.

The Artists

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ARTelier I

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ARTelier I

Develop new perspectives about Impressionism's legacies in Southeast Asia at ARTelier I. Journey through the evolution of Impressionist plein air painting in Vietnam, brought to life through an animated film featuring Vietnamese artist Tô Ngọc Vân and the painters of his generation.

ARTelier II

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ARTelier II

ARTelier II invites you to dive into the study of colour and light. Be inspired by Georgette Chen's plein air art practice, presented through her writings and art materials, and capture the shades of colour and light reflections through hands-on sketching.

ARTelier III

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ARTelier III

Find out more about Impressionist printmaker Camille Pissarro and explore how Impressionist working practices resonate in printmaking through the case study of Lim Yew Kuan. ARTelier III is a space to discover artists' tools and delve deeper into the influence of Impressionism in Southeast Asia.

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Exhibition Materials

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Exhibition Catalogue

Into the Modern highlights the ongoing relevance of Impressionism and its view of modernity. Curatorial texts explore its intersections with changing landscapes, urban life, tourism, and gender. Commissioned essays examine its legacies in Southeast Asia and offer an ecological reading. Full-colour plates of iconic artworks are paired with photographs illustrating 19th-century France’s sociopolitical context.

Exhibition Booklet

Explore the revolutionary world of Impressionism through iconic works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, and more. This guide presents the exhibition’s highlights and essential curatorial texts in a handy format.

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Did You Know?

 

There was a sweeping renovation of Paris in the 1850s-60s, creating the grand boulevards, cafés, and theatres we know today. Impressionist painters captured this new city life, from lively dance halls to intimate interiors, revealing how modern urban spaces reshaped everyday experience.

Ways to experience this exhibition

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Guided Tour for Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Join a guided tour of Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and explore the revolutionary world of Impressionism through iconic works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Paul Cézanne, and Edgar Degas—never before exhibited in Singapore. 

English: Thu–Sun 3pm and 3.30pm | Mandarin: Sat–Sun 2.30pm
ANTI:DOTE at Fairmont Singapore

Fairmont Singapore’s ANTI:DOTE has launched An Impressionist-Inspired Afternoon Tea, a menu of artfully plated sweet and savoury delights inspired by Into the Modern. Available from 6 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, this high tea celebrates the colour, creativity, and charm of Impressionism through an exquisite culinary interpretation.

6 Nov 2025 – 31 Jan 2026
Pierre Hermé Paris

Pierre Hermé Paris presents Into the Haute Pâtisserie, an exclusive pop-up at National Gallery Singapore from 14 November to 31 December 2025, in collaboration with Resorts World Sentosa and Stellaire. Visitors can indulge in Pierre Hermé’s signature macarons, available in special-edition box sets adorned with two iconic Impressionist artworks featured in the exhibition.

14 Nov – 31 Dec 2025
Padang Atrium, Level 1
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Getting Here

Buy your tickets at Visitor Services Counter or ticketing kiosks at Coleman Street.

Take Lift Lobby A to Level 3.

Turn right. Continue straight down the long corridor.

Reach Lift Lobby B

Enter Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery 3 on your left.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibition organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in partnership with National Gallery Singapore.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

This exhibition is organized by Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, where art inspires connections. By sharing exhibitions from one of the world’s most renowned collections, the MFA brings people together all across the globe. We invite you to experience the MFA in Boston, online at mfa.org, and around the world.