Exhibition of Giovanni Segantini at the Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris: Symbolism and Alpine Landscapes

In Paris, the Marmottan Monet Museum is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Giovanni Segantini, a painter associated with Symbolism and Divisionism. The show features over 60 works inspired by the Alpine landscapes and runs from April 29 to August 16, 2026.

As Alpine landscapes morph into symbolist visions... The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Giovanni Segantini, a key figure in European symbolism and divisionism. Titled I Want to See My Mountains, the show runs from April 29 to August 16, 2026. This is the first large-scale monographic exhibition in France focused exclusively on the Italian artist, highlighting his distinctive universe—an artist deeply captivated by alpine landscapes and the luminous peaks of the mountains.

Oil paintings, pastels, and drawings — over sixty works, complemented by a selection of around thirty works on paper from European collections — trace the journey of an artist who defies categorization and tragically died young in 1899. Once dreaming of showcasing his work to the Parisian public, this long-held aspiration is now being realized in a powerful symbol of remembrance through this exhibition, curated by Gabriella Belli and Diana Segantini.

The journey begins in the artist’s early days in Italy, before leading us through his evolution toward the Engadine Valley in Switzerland—a land he embraced as both refuge and source of inspiration. Here, Segantini doesn’t merely depict the mountains; he elevates them, transforming them into a silent stage for a dialogue between humanity and nature. Each canvas captures a unique light, the thickening air, and the tension between rural life and spiritual ideals. The landscapes seem to breathe and evoke reflection. Designed as a ascent, the exhibition is divided into ten sections, tracing the major milestones of his artistic journey—from Milan and Maloja to the heights of Mount Schafberg, where his life ended and his masterpiece was finally crystallized.

Giovanni Segantini au Musée Marmottan Monet : une exposition entre symbolisme et paysages alpins — ©Stephan Schenk, Segantini Museum

An artistic vision between realism and transcendence.

What distinguishes Giovanni Segantini's work is his ability to make the pictorial material vibrate, juxtaposing brushstrokes according to the principles of divisionism to create almost vibratory light effects. In his work, the themes of motherhood, solitude, death, and redemption intertwine in landscapes where nature becomes a mirror of the human soul. In this respect, he is fully in line with the Symbolist movement, but with a visual power reminiscent of the rigor of Realism.

Alongside this retrospective, the museum also pays tribute to Anselm Kiefer, with an exhibition titled Voglio vedere le mie montagne. Echoing the world of Giovanni Segantini in a contemporary context, the artist explores the relationship between landscape and memory, suffering, and transcendence. Four works, displayed at the end of the exhibition, create a unique dialogue between two different worlds—separated by over a century but united by a shared fascination with the mountain as a space of mental reflection.

The Marmottan Monet Museum, the ideal setting for a long-awaited tribute

Located in the tranquil 16th arrondissement, the Marmottan Monet Museum, renowned for its Impressionist collection, is hosting a new exhibition organized in partnership with 24 ORE Cultura. The event is presented under the esteemed patronage of the Embassies of Italy and Switzerland. The exhibit shines a spotlight on an artist who remained relatively under the radar for the French public, despite being highly admired by critics during his lifetime. It also recovers a long-held, unfulfilled dream of showcasing his Triptych of Nature in Paris at the 1900 Universal Exposition.

With its alpine-inspired vibe, Je veux voir mes montagnes is more than just a scenic journey—it's an inward voyage, encouraging us to rethink our relationship with nature, solitude, and light. A rare moment where art and landscape come together, creating a space for reflection and contemplation.

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