Inspiration is everywhere
Henri Matisse鈥攚ho revolutionized 20th-century art鈥攂elieved that a treasured group of objects was instrumental to his studio practice. 鈥淢atisse in the Studio鈥 is the first major international exhibition to examine the importance of Matisse鈥檚 personal collection of objects, offering unprecedented insight into the great artist's creativity. See these rare pairings of Matisse's major works with objects of inspiration in "Matisse in the Studio" in its only US venue at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Five thematic sections鈥斺淭he Object Is an Actor," 鈥淭he Nude,鈥 鈥淭he Face,鈥 鈥淪tudio as Theatre,鈥 and 鈥淓ssential Forms鈥濃攆eature a range of works in a variety of media from different points in the artist鈥檚 career. Approximately 36 paintings, 26 drawings, 11 bronzes, nine cut-outs, three prints, and an illustrated book by Matisse are showcased alongside about 39 works from his studio collection鈥攎any on loan from private collections and publicly exhibited outside of France for the first time. They include a pewter jug, a chocolate maker given as a wedding present, and an Andalusian vase found in Spain, as well as textiles, sculptures and masks from the various Islamic, Asian, and African traditions that Matisse admired. An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition with contributions by renowned Matisse scholars.
- Ann and Graham Gund Gallery (Gallery LG31)