Matisse from Moma to Tate Modern

Synopsis: The Henri Matisse: the Cut-Outs exhibition in 2014 explored the final years of Matisse’s career when he began ‘carving into colour,' creating his signature cutouts. Audiences are invited to enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes documentary about the exhibition with contributions from curators, historians and those who knew Matisse personally. Filmed at both Tate Modern and MoMA the film reflects the preparation and exhibition of Matisse’s simple but sophisticated cut-outs. Special attention is given to the conservation work of MoMA’s ‘The Swimming Pool’. Footage of the exhibition is interwoven with Matisse’s biography, behind-the-scenes material, and sequences featuring special guests including Tate director Nicholas Serota; MoMA director Glenn Lowry; jazz musician Courtney Pine and Royal Ballet principal dancer Zenaida Yanowsky. British actor Simon Russell Beale brings insight and emotion to the words of Henri Matisse, while actor Rupert Young narrates.
Series: Exhibition on Screen
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2015
Year of production: 2014
Subjects: Art
Keywords: Matisse, Henri; restoration - art and architecture; art - French; Post-Impressionism

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Notes: Seventh Art specialises in producing television programmes and films on history and the arts, under the direction of award-winning documentary filmmaker Phil Grabsky. There are several series on aspects of the history of art, presented by Tim Marlow, as well as programmes on the life and work of Mozart and Beethoven and figures from ancient and more recent history such as Nero and Nelson. Sale on DVD.

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