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Oscar Murillo on Monet's Parliament: Empire's Shadow

opinion-review · 2026-06-20

Artist Oscar Murillo reinterprets Claude Monet's Parliament series as a critique of the British Empire, not just an Impressionist masterpiece. Murillo, who first encountered Monet's work as a child in London, sees the paintings as evidence of art's societal impact. He describes Monet as a modern artist rather than merely a painter, emphasizing his exceptional use of color. The article, published in Monopol, presents Murillo's perspective on how art can reveal the darker aspects of imperial history.

Key facts

  • Oscar Murillo discusses Claude Monet's Parliament series.
  • Murillo views the series as a critique of the British Empire.
  • He first saw Monet's works as a child in London.
  • Murillo considers Monet a modern artist.
  • He highlights Monet's exceptional use of color.
  • The article is from Monopol magazine.
  • Murillo sees art as capable of societal impact.
  • The series is more than an Impressionist masterpiece.

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Institutions

  • Monopol

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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