On March 24, a remarkable retrospective on Henri Matisse will open at the Grand Palais for four months. Visitors will discover no fewer than 230 works retracing the final years of this perpetually dynamic painter. Paintings, drawings, cut-out gouaches, illustrated books, textiles, and stained glass windows from the Centre Pompidou collection will be on display for several weeks.
A monumental retrospective on Matisse at the Grand Palais
Matisse exhibition at the Grand Palais
Spring will be celebrated in Paris! After the Centre Pompidou closed for renovations, the Grand Palais will host a huge Matisse retrospective next March, retracing the last 10 years of his long career as a painter. A key figure in Fauvism and modern art, he was also an excellent draftsman, engraver, and sculptor. It was as he approached his 80th birthday that the artist reinvented himself by experimenting more with cut-out gouache. His works are colorful, decorative, and vibrant, transcending painting, which always remained at the heart of his art.
Matisse exhibition at the Grand Palais
Through this wonderful exhibition, you will discover the work of the last 13 years of his life, including remarkable works such as the masterful series ofInteriors of Vence, as well as his most famous cut-out gouache creations such as The Sadness of the King, Zulma, The Creole Dancer, and of course Blue Nudes. This highly intimate journey into the creative process behind his unique art will make you feel as if you are visiting his studio. Please note that late-night openings will be scheduled on Fridays until 10 p.m.
Location: 17 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris
Dates: March 24 to July 26