Matisse exhibition 1941-1954 at the Grand Palais

Matisse exhibition 1941-1954 at the Grand Palais

From March 24 to July 26, 2026, the exhibition "Matisse 1941–1954" illuminates the final years of Henri Matisse's career, between 1941 and 1954, through more than 300 works, including paintings, drawings, cut-out gouaches, illustrated books, textiles, and stained glass. At nearly 80 years old, Matisse reinvented himself with cut-out gouache, a medium he established as an autonomous, free, and universally accessible artistic language through its simplicity.

Conceived as a journey through the painter's world, the exhibition recreates the vibrant atmosphere of his constantly evolving studio. It is an invitation to discover Matisse's flourishing "garden," room after room.