After bringing to life the world of Van Gogh, BGC Arts Center turns the spotlight on French Impressionism with its immersive “Monet & Friends Alive” exhibit, which opens Jan. 31.
Created and produced by Grande Experiences, Monet & Friends Alive is a multi-sensory experience designed to entertain the whole family. For the very first time in the Philippines, visitors can indulge in the sights and sounds of 19th-century Europe, as seen through the eyes of Claude Monet and other Impressionist painters.
Here, one would find the French Impressionists’ works, which have been displayed and enjoyed worldwide for more than 150 years – but never like this. Set to powerful classical music and showcasing the full breadth of the Impressionist movement, the show offers a stunning display of iconic images that surround the visitor as they get lost in the vibrant colors and intricate details of the Impressionists’ works.
These breathtaking paintings are projected at an enormous scale, illuminating the bold brushstrokes of Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas and many more. In a rich, dynamic display of light, color, sound and fragrance, the masterpieces of the Impressionists come to life.
Visitors also have the chance to examine the Impressionists’ sources of inspiration via photographs and videos that are displayed alongside their works.
“We hope that that this offering will give us a sense of the broader tradition in the arts that have influenced generations of artists the world over, as we ourselves evolve our own beautiful art traditions,” said Maria Isabel Garcia, managing director and curator of the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.
Bruce Peterson, founder and chairman of Grande Experiences, added: “Monet & Friends Alive will offer visitors of all ages and backgrounds an entertaining, educational, and enlightening experience, whether they are art and history aficionados or exploring the Impressionists for the first time.”
Monet & Friends Alive opens January 31, 2024 at the BGC Arts Center. Tickets range from P800 (discounted) to P2,500.
