The exhibition Manet & Morisot at the Legion of Honor museum traces the fifteen-year artistic friendship between Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot—once seen simply as mentor and student—that in fact evolved into a true exchange of ideas. By presenting their works side by side, the show highlights how Morisot’s handling of color and light began to inform Manet’s later technique, overturning the long-held narrative that influence flowed only one way. Ultimately, the exhibition offers a fresh lens on Impressionism: it’s not just about stylistic breakthroughs, but also about a deep, collaborative friendship that shaped modern art.

Dragana Monson and Charlie Goldberg join Rodney for a vibrant discussion of this terrific exhibition