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February 26, 2026
Must-see art exhibitions in 2026: Part 1. Masterpieces and notable works, from Renoir to contemporary artists, gathered in one place.
Experience Monet's World Through All Five Senses
— "Monet: 100 Years Since His Passing - Claude Monet - Questioning Landscape" at the ART iSON Museum
This exhibition also features collaborations and original merchandise to enhance the art experience. "Monet: 100 Years Since His Passing - Claude Monet - Questioning Landscape," running until May 24 at the ART iSON Museum in Kyobashi, offers a multi-faceted appreciation of Monet's world through collaborative menu items at the museum cafe and with Kyobashi Senbikiya, located opposite the museum.
The exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the passing of Claude Monet, the master of Impressionism who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of nature's changing light on canvas.
Forty-one works from the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, boasting the most important and comprehensive Monet collection, are on display in Japan for the first time. This includes many masterpieces such as "Study of Figures Outdoors - Woman Facing Right with Parasol," "Water Lily Pond, Green Harmony," and "The Luncheon," which is exhibited in Japan for the first time.
The museum cafe offers drinks inspired by Monet's garden in Giverny, such as "Giverny Garden" and "Botanical Fizz - Garden Bathed in Light -," featuring delicate layers of botanical aromas based on the scent of aquatic plants.
The food menu includes "Cold Pot-au-Feu of Wagyu Beef with Seasonal Vegetables and Consommé Jelly," inspired by "The Magpie," and "Shrimp and Fruit Marinade with Americaine Cream," themed around "The Luncheon." These dishes offer a culinary interpretation of Monet's works.
The main course features "Rare Salmon Cutlet with Saffron Butter Sauce," inspired by "The Houses of Parliament, London, in the Fog," while the dessert, "Mascarpone Mousse and Crème Fraîche Ice Cream," recreates the atmosphere of the same painting. The collaboration menu alone forms a complete course.
At Kyobashi Senbikiya's main store, the "Monet ~Green Harmony~" offers a taste of Monet's garden, with a focus on the green hues of "Water Lily Pond, Green Harmony," incorporating various plants.
The plate dessert combines elements of Japonisme, favored by Monet, with matcha mille-feuille, ginger jelly, and anpo persimmon, while coconut meringue mimics the garden's "Japanese bridge." The dessert is adorned with "Mask Melon," a signature fruit of Kyobashi Senbikiya.
In addition, a variety of Monet merchandise is available, including collaboration baked goods and strawberry jam with Kyobashi Senbikiya, LUPICIA teas, T-shirts, and雑貨 (zakka - miscellaneous goods).
This Monet exhibition allows visitors to enjoy his masterpieces not only visually but also through all their senses. Advance reservations are required for entry; same-day tickets are available only if capacity allows.
Renoir: Celebrating 185 Years
Dates | March 1 (Sun) - July 31 (Fri)
Closed | Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Open April 29, May 5, May 6)
Hours | 10:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30)
Venue | Sannoh Museum of Art
Address | 2-2-27 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Admission | General ¥1300, University/High School Students ¥800, Junior High School Students and below ¥500 (up to 2 accompanying adults free with student ID) *Student ID required
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Tate Modern — YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World (Tokyo Exhibition)
Dates | February 11 (Wed, Holiday) - May 11, 2026
Closed | Wednesdays (Open May 5)
Hours | 10:00 - 18:00 (*Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00. Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Venue | The National Art Center, Tokyo
Address | 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Admission | General ¥2,300, University Students ¥1,500, High School Students ¥900
*Junior high school students and below are free. March 25 (Wed) - 27 (Fri) are free for high school students (student ID required).
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Monet: 100 Years Since His Passing - Claude Monet - Questioning Landscape
Dates | February 7 (Sat) - May 24 (Sun)
Closed | March 16 (Mon), April 13 (Mon), May 11 (Mon)
Hours | 10:00 - 18:00 (*Fridays, except March 20, and May 2, 9, 16, 23 until 20:00. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.)
Venue | ART iSON Museum, 6th & 5th Floor Exhibition Rooms
Address | 1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Admission | Web Ticket ¥2100, Counter Ticket ¥2500, Students Free (Web reservation required, junior high students and below do not require reservation)
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