Tate Modern’s major new exhibition exploring Matisse’s 'cut-out' art has been unanimously praised by critics. DACS worked closely with Tate on behalf of Matisse’s estate to license his art for the show.
A comprehensive exploration of Matisse’s final chapter
Co-curated by Tate Director, Sir Nicholas Serota,
Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs, brings together around 130 works created during the final phase of the landmark modern artist’s career.
Between 1937 and 1954, unable to paint due to ill health, Matisse began ‘carving into colour’ using scissors and paper. This innovative new method resulted in a body of work characterised by its revolutionary approach to form and colour.
It was during this period that Matisse produced his famous group of
Blue Nudes and well-known works including
The Snail, 1953, and
Memory of Oceania, 1953.
Matisse licensed by DACS for the exhibition
As the representative of Matisse’s estate for
Copyright Licensing, we’ve worked closely with Tate to license reproductions of Matisse’s artworks in the exhibition materials and merchandise.
We’ve also been busy licensing his work for editorial coverage of the show, including for BBC Two’s
The Culture Show programme,
Henri Matisse - A Cut Above the Rest.
The royalties we’ve collected from licence fees on behalf of Matisse’s estate go back into supporting its upkeep and continuing the legacy of Matisse and his art.
Find out more and visit the exhibition
Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs is now open at Tate Modern until 7 September 2014. You can book tickets online via the Tate website.
Learn more about the exhibition.
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Image credits: The Snail 1953, by Henri Matisse. Digital image: © Tate Photography. Artwork: © Succession Henri Matisse/DACS 2014