First Exhibition of the Société des Artistes Indépendants

While the society was founded earlier, the specific opening day of their first major public exhibition occurred on February 10, 1884. This event marked the first time the public could view works by artists like Seurat and Redon outside the constraints of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. The exhibition was notable for its sheer volume and the diversity of styles, ranging from Pointillism to Symbolism, challenging the rigid aesthetic standards of the time.

It legitimized avant-garde movements and paved the way for future independent exhibitions like the Salon d'Automne.