Henri Matisse may be my favorite artist. I enjoy reading about his life and am fascinated by how he saw the world around him. I got to see his art on display in various European museums and also visited La Chapelle du rosaire in Vence, France.
There is a must-see show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City that looks at Matisse's later works - his cut-outs. The holidays are upon us but when the festivities calm down and you have a chance, definitely make a trip to New York to see this lovely exhibition. "Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs" is an in-depth investigation of an extremely productive time in Matisse's life. Towards the end of his life, his movement was limited and he rediscovered his passion for color and composition through paper cut-outs. And there are so many on display!
People who love art will be so excited to see this show; people who may not be Matisse's aficionados will still find it how really fun. It is all about color and shapes and joy of creativity. A great show for kids too who can enjoy Matisse's playfulness and may end up testing some of his cutting strategies on their own or for a school project.
There is a must-see show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City that looks at Matisse's later works - his cut-outs. The holidays are upon us but when the festivities calm down and you have a chance, definitely make a trip to New York to see this lovely exhibition. "Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs" is an in-depth investigation of an extremely productive time in Matisse's life. Towards the end of his life, his movement was limited and he rediscovered his passion for color and composition through paper cut-outs. And there are so many on display!
People who love art will be so excited to see this show; people who may not be Matisse's aficionados will still find it how really fun. It is all about color and shapes and joy of creativity. A great show for kids too who can enjoy Matisse's playfulness and may end up testing some of his cutting strategies on their own or for a school project.
Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954). Nuit de Noël. 1952. Maquette for stained-glass window. Gouache on paper, cut and pasted, mounted on board, 10’ 7″ x 53 1/2″ (322.8 x 135.9 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Time Inc. © 2014 Succession H. Matisse/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Matisse's work has had an immense influence on the world of fashion. Many designers use his color schemes and cut-outs in fabrics and silhouettes. The example below is by Yves Saint Laurent who showed a Matisse-inspired collection in Autumn/Winter 1980-1981.
So, whether you are an art lover or not, reserve an afternoon to wander through this show! It is well worth it.
So, whether you are an art lover or not, reserve an afternoon to wander through this show! It is well worth it.
