Impressionism: 150th Anniversary

150 years ago, the first impressionist exhibition opened in Paris. Hungry for independence, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Sisley and Cezanne finally decided to free themselves from the rules by holding their own exhibition, outside official channels: impressionism was born. To celebrate this anniversary, we will look closely at each of the eight exhibitions held by the Impressionists. As guided by the exhibitions, we will examine some of the most famous works of the Impressionists, their continued collaboration and clashes, and the evolution of their styles as they matured, gained success and welcomed newcomers.

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