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Henri Matisse: the Cut-Outs and Late Works with Sabry Amroussi
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Matisse would cut painted sheets into forms of varying shapes and sizes—from the vegetal to the abstract—which he then arranged into lively compositions, famously striking for their play with color and contrast, their exploitation of decorative strategies, and their economy of means. Initially, these compositions were of modest size but, over time, their scale would grow along with Matisse’s ambitions for them, expanding into mural or even room-size works.
A brilliant final chapter in Matisse’s long career, the cut-outs reflect both a renewed commitment to form and color and an inventiveness definitive of these works. In this Conversation, your expert, Art Historian Sabry Amroussi will take you through this pivotal period in the career of the French Master, sharing with you related drawings, prints, illustrated books, stained glass, and textiles and putting them in perspective.
Sabry Amroussi is an art historian and writer living and working in Amsterdam. He specializes in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, mainly in the works of Rembrandt and his school, and has a keen interest in the Jewish history of Amsterdam. He lectures and teaches on both subjects and gives art historical tours all across Europe. As a true omnivore when it comes to art, culture, and even cuisine, he has worked with and for major museums and collectors, such as the LACMA, Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the P de Boer collection in Amsterdam. As a guide for Context, he is eager to share this knowledge in real life, always with a big scoop of humor, ofter intermingling art with social life, cuisine, and history.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Fantastic presentation! Sabry focuses a lot on Matisse's process, including some wonderful archival film footage of Matisse working in his studio. A very engrossing story of Matisse's artistic journey in the latter part of his life.
Sabry always brings energy and enthusiasm, as well as deep knowledge, to his presentations and his presentation on Matisse Cut-Outs was another in that series. Sabry explained how Matisse created these works in the second half of his life and provided wonderful examples of the final products.
A fabulous talk as always. Sabry is so knowledgeable and his delivery is always entertaining
Great film clip showing Matisse at work plus visual explanation of how he created the paper—all new to me. Sabry clearly and enthusiastically makes you want to know more about subject. He is a superb teacher,
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