National Gallery: Impressionists

While I was in Singapore, I was fortunate to visit the National Gallery's special exhibit titled Into the Modern, which features impressionist masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Located on the third floor of the National Gallery, I was transfixed by the amazing paintings from Monet, Dega, Cezanne, and other famous names. I'd primarily associated impressionism with natural landcapes and depictions of people at play, and I was pleasantly surprised to see portaints, built landscapes, and even still life. I especially loved how the paintings looked different when viewed from different angles, and how everything, even snowflakes, had texture.Read more