11am–12pm
event Details
The first in a series of talks by curator Dr Sophie Matthiesson bringing to life the world of the artist through a selection of works featured in A Century of Modern Art.
Discover the magic behind one of the world’s most iconic gardens. Join Dr Matthiesson for a captivating talk about Claude Monet’s beloved garden at Giverny.
Learn how this lush, floral paradise became the heart of Monet’s artistic vision, offering endless inspiration.
From its enchanting creation to its poignant decline after Monet’s death – and the remarkable restoration that returned it to its former glory – this is a story of beauty, resilience and artistic genius.
Whether you’re an art lover, a garden enthusiast, or simply curious, this event promises to transport you to the soul of Impressionism.
Image credit: Claude Monet Water Lilies (detail), circa 1922, oil on canvas, Toledo Museum of Art, Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey.
Sunday 3 August 2025, 11am–12pm
Auditorium
FREE
About the speaker:
Dr Sophie Matthiesson is coordinating curator of A Century of Modern Art: Paintings from the Toledo Museum of Art Ohio at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, where she has been senior curator of international art since 2020. In her previous role as curator of international art at the National Gallery of Victoria Dr Matthiesson’s exhibition projects included Van Gogh: The Seasons (2017), Degas: A New Vision (2016), Monet’s Garden (2013), Salvador Dalì: Liquid Desire (2009) and Picasso: Love and War (2007).
- Date
- Location
- Auditorium
- Cost
- Free