Four Programs Celebrating Claude Monet's 186th Birthday, Held at Pola Museum of Art on November 14
The Pola Museum of Art will host four programs on November 14 to celebrate Claude Monet's 186th birthday.Summary
The Pola Museum of Art will hold four programs on November 14 to commemorate the 186th birthday of Claude Monet. The museum is currently presenting "New Eyes: Monet and 21st-Century Art," a exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Monet's death and the museum's 25th anniversary, where all 19 of its Monet oil paintings are on view. From 11:00, artist Su-Mei Tse will give a talk (capacity 70, in English with Japanese interpretation), discussing her commissioned work created in locations associated with Monet, among other topics. From 14:00, Yoko Iwasaki, head of the museum's curatorial department, will give a special lecture titled "Monet at the Pola Museum of Art and 'New Eyes'" (first 70 attendees, free with admission), exploring the museum's Monet collection and exhibition highlights. From 15:00, Restaurant Alley will host a "Monet Birthday Party" with a cake by executive pastry chef Yosuke Otsuka, featuring a toast and cake-cutting ceremony (capacity 30, advance registration required, 3,000 yen). At Cafe Tune, a "Monet Birthday Plate" inspired by Monet's beloved Giverny garden will be offered from 10:00 to 16:30, limited to 50 plates (3,000 yen with coffee or tea, admission ticket required).
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)