Pollution, inspiration for works of art
Pollution can have its charm, that and #39;s what great artists claim, who managed to immortalize it in famous paintings. Claude Monet, one of the greatest masters of Impressionism, was captivated by London and its famous 'fog', a combination of industrial pollution and humidity that created a mysterious and unique light. For the first time in history, his paintings depicting the British Parliament and the River Thames are being exhibited in London, as the French painter wanted 120 years ago.