“Hey,” -Henri Matisse, probably. 👋 Have you stopped by Etched in Memory: Matisse’s Early Portraits? Beginning in 1914, Matisse made dozens of intimate portraits of family and friends in his inner circle. 14 of these etchings are on view now! 📍 Check them out in the The Jay McKean Fisher Gallery in The Ruth R. Marder Center for Matisse Studies through Apr. 21. Want more Matisse? Make an appointment to visit the Matisse Center at the link in our bio. . 📷 Installation views of Etched in Memory:

Dive into the vibrant and revolutionary world of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Celebrated for his audacious use of color, fluid lines, and innovative forms, Matisse redefined modern art. From his early Fauvist experiments that shocked the art world to his serene and monumental cut-outs created in his later years, discover the profound evolution of an artist who always sought to express emotion through pure color and simplified shapes. Join us as we explo

MoMA conservators prepare Henri Matisse's The Swimming Pool for treatment and restoration in advance of the exhibition, "Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs." mo.ma/28LO3GM | MoMA The Museum of Modern Art