a couple of days ago, many had the pleasure of attending the preview for the Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art and were blown away. the exhibition is the same one that was on view at The Art Institute of Chicago this year and is the result of a five year collaboration between the two museums. if my memory serves me right and i am not butchering the teachings of mrs. Nina Eugenia Serebrennikov this period at the beginning of Henri Matisse's career is thought to be one of the most significant chapters in his evolution as an artist, he was influenced by Paul Cezanne and later the cubist painters including Picasso. my favorite works are those he painted during his travels to Morocco (pictured above) including Zorah in Yellow from 1912. the colors of teal green, blue and orange were especially inspiring. according to the NYTimes, the absolute highlight of the preview was that Matisse's grandson, Paul Matisse, was on hand for the opening and made a few remarks. can you imagine being related to Henri Matisse?!
the exhibition opens July 18 and runs through October 11, 2010. timed tickets are required so sign up soon! i can already tell this is going to be a very popular exhibition! i hate myself for not living in the big apple.
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis Est
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