In the late 1940s, Henri Matisse turned almost exclusively to cut paper as his primary medium, introducing a radically new operation that came to be called a “cut-out”. Matisse cut painted papers into different forms and arranged them into a composition, playing with color and contrast.
Little by little he transformed his small compositions into mural or room-size works. This is a very interesting step in the artistic career of Matisse.
The MoMa from New York presents today the largest presentation of Matisse’s cut-outs ever mounted: the exhibition includes approximately 100 cut-outs—borrowed from public and private collections around the globe—along with a selection of related drawings, prints, illustrated books, stained glass, and textiles.
The exhibition will be open until February 8th, 2015.
The MoMa – 11 West 53 Street – New York, NY 10019-5497
