A major exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia showcases 57 key works from the Toledo Museum of Art's collection, spanning innovation and social change in modern art from the 1870s to 1970s.Featuring iconic artists like Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Matisse, the display highlights transatlantic influences between France and America.The exhibition emphasizes materiality and technique, with works like Monet's Waterlilies (c.1922) displayed in curated environments to enhance viewer engagement.It also addresses historical gender imbalances in art collections, noting only 14% of the featured paintings are by women.

The Toledo Museum's collection, built through philanthropy by Edward Drummond Libbey and his wife Florence, underscores American cultural contributions.

Curator Tansy Curtin encourages close observation of artworks, such as Van Gogh's Wheat Fields with Reapers, to appreciate their texture and composition.The exhibition runs until November 8, offering insights into artistic evolution across movements and continents.