Shanghai is abuzz with excitement as masterpieces from Paris’s renowned Musée d’Orsay have arrived at the Museum of Art Pudong. On June 9, an unboxing ceremony unveiled iconic paintings like Vincent van Gogh’s “Bedroom in Arles” and Jean-François Millet’s “The Gleaners” to eager members of the press.
These celebrated works are part of an extraordinary collection of over 100 original pieces by Western art giants such as Van Gogh, Oscar-Claude Monet, Millet, and Paul Cézanne. The upcoming exhibition, titled “Paths to Modernity: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris,” is set to open on June 19 and promises to be a cultural highlight for art enthusiasts.
This exhibition marks the largest showcase of the Orsay Museum’s treasures in China to date, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of modern art firsthand. From Impressionism to Post-Impressionism, the display captures pivotal moments in art history that continue to inspire artists around the world.
