The recently opened exhibition ‘Matisse—Einladung zur Reise’ at the Fondation Beyeler features more than 70 important works from renowned European and American museums and private collections. It focuses on the development and diversity of Henri Matisse’s pioneering oeuvre (1869-1954).
Based on the famous 1857 poem ‘l’ invitation au voyage’ by Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), the exhibition invites visitors on a journey through Matisse’s unique oeuvre and life. The artist made many journeys, both in art and in his life.
During his explorations of countries such as Italy, Spain, Morocco, and Tahiti, the French artist constantly drew inspiration from nature and the art of other cultures.
The retrospective covers all the French artist’s creative phases and presents an unmistakable interplay of painting, drawing and sculpture.