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Matisse as Printmaker

Presented by The Blanton Museum of Art at The Blanton Museum of Art

May 23-August 22, 2010

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The Blanton Museum of Art and The American Federation of Arts (AFA) are pleased to present Matisse as Printmaker: Works from the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, on view May 23 – August 23, 2010. Comprised of 63 prints by Henri Matisse (1869-1954) ranging in date from 1900 to 1951, the exhibition is the first to be drawn entirely from the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, and includes works bequeathed by the artist to his younger son Pierre, an eminent dealer of modern art.

Recognized foremost as a painter and sculptor, Henri Matisse was also deeply engaged in exploring other mediums and the unique possibilities they offered for creative expression. Matisse saw printmaking as an extension of drawing, which was integral to the whole of his art. As Jay Fisher writes in the exhibition’s catalogue, “Printmaking was Matisse’s primary means of demonstrating to his audience his working process, the character of his vision, and the way his drawing transformed what he observed.” Matisse’s involvement with printmaking was both intense and innovative as he moved from one technique to the next, adopting new approaches to reflect the evolution of his artistic ideas. Almost all of his prints involve repeated imagery, such as the development of a reclining or seated pose, the integration of models within interiors, the study of facial expressions and features, and the transformation of a subject from a straight representation to something more abstract or developed. For Matisse, printmaking captured the steps in a process of seeing that was unique to his artistic vision.

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    The Blanton Museum of Art

    MLK at Congress
    Austin, TX 78701

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    Blanton Members and UT Staff & Students FREE Adults $9 Seniors (65+) $7 College students with valid ID $5 Youth (13 - 21) $5 Children 12 & under FREE

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    Dates:
    May 23-August 22, 2010

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    Tues-Fri 10am-5pm (Thurs open till 9pm.) Sat 11am-5pm Sun 1pm-5pm

    
    

     

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    • Event Name: Matisse as Printmaker
      "Go. Know. Glow."
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) Texas, USA, May 28, 2010
      

      Don’t know this Frenchman, then by all means, meet Matisse – regarded as one of the three seminal artists of the 20th century and a leading figure in modern art. Don’t know much about... Expand

      Don’t know this Frenchman, then by all means, meet Matisse – regarded as one of the three seminal artists of the 20th century and a leading figure in modern art. Don’t know much about printmaking processes? Me neither. Not to worry. The brochure for “Matisse As Printmaker” contains a great glossary and clear explanations. My suggestion: Pick it up first and head for the Blanton Café. Don’t rush. Relax. Enjoy a sandwich, dessert, a coffee drink or smoothie while you “read up.” Then go to the gallery. If you’re expecting to see his vivid use of color, you may be disappointed. However, this is an ideal collection for embracing his fluid and original drawings and to appreciate the artist’s growth, decade by decade. Lots of nudes, yes, but nothing so salacious that a young teen visitor to the show will break into embarrassed giggles. And remember Thursday are always free, with Third Thursdays featuring a monthly themed event, extended hours (9 PM), multiple programs (more) Collapse

    • Event Name: Matisse as Printmaker
      "Out of the Shadow"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) Texas, USA, May 28, 2010
      

      Henri Matisse, perhaps better known as a sculptor and an extraordinary artist, is revealed at the Blanton as a thoughtful, sometimes edgy printmaker, exploring such techniques and processes for more... Expand

      Henri Matisse, perhaps better known as a sculptor and an extraordinary artist, is revealed at the Blanton as a thoughtful, sometimes edgy printmaker, exploring such techniques and processes for more than 50 of his 85 years. Unless you’re a serious art student, you don’t really have to know an etching from an aquatint; a monotype from a lithograph; a woodcut from a linoleum cut. Simply appreciate this exhibition of graphic virtuosity. There are 61 pieces of art, some as series, drawings of his children and even a self portrait. However Matisse’s narrow range focused on one of his favorite themes, nudes (mine, too), typically reclining or seated. Jay Fisher of the Baltimore Museum of Art has organized the works in a manner that elevates the viewer’s appreciation of the artist’s ongoing refinements. Each unfolding sequence is like “a pause along the path” of Matisse’s expanding, artistic sensibilities. The lighting is subdued in this gallery, so take a few minutes (more) Collapse

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    • Event Name: Matisse as Printmaker
      "Go. Know. Glow."
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) Texas, USA, May 28, 2010
      

      Don’t know this Frenchman, then by all means, meet Matisse – regarded as one of the three seminal artists of the 20th century and a leading figure in modern art. Don’t know much about... Expand

      Don’t know this Frenchman, then by all means, meet Matisse – regarded as one of the three seminal artists of the 20th century and a leading figure in modern art. Don’t know much about printmaking processes? Me neither. Not to worry. The brochure for “Matisse As Printmaker” contains a great glossary and clear explanations. My suggestion: Pick it up first and head for the Blanton Café. Don’t rush. Relax. Enjoy a sandwich, dessert, a coffee drink or smoothie while you “read up.” Then go to the gallery. If you’re expecting to see his vivid use of color, you may be disappointed. However, this is an ideal collection for embracing his fluid and original drawings and to appreciate the artist’s growth, decade by decade. Lots of nudes, yes, but nothing so salacious that a young teen visitor to the show will break into embarrassed giggles. And remember Thursday are always free, with Third Thursdays featuring a monthly themed event, extended hours (9 PM), multiple programs (more) Collapse

    • Event Name: Matisse as Printmaker
      "Out of the Shadow"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) Texas, USA, May 28, 2010
      

      Henri Matisse, perhaps better known as a sculptor and an extraordinary artist, is revealed at the Blanton as a thoughtful, sometimes edgy printmaker, exploring such techniques and processes for more... Expand

      Henri Matisse, perhaps better known as a sculptor and an extraordinary artist, is revealed at the Blanton as a thoughtful, sometimes edgy printmaker, exploring such techniques and processes for more than 50 of his 85 years. Unless you’re a serious art student, you don’t really have to know an etching from an aquatint; a monotype from a lithograph; a woodcut from a linoleum cut. Simply appreciate this exhibition of graphic virtuosity. There are 61 pieces of art, some as series, drawings of his children and even a self portrait. However Matisse’s narrow range focused on one of his favorite themes, nudes (mine, too), typically reclining or seated. Jay Fisher of the Baltimore Museum of Art has organized the works in a manner that elevates the viewer’s appreciation of the artist’s ongoing refinements. Each unfolding sequence is like “a pause along the path” of Matisse’s expanding, artistic sensibilities. The lighting is subdued in this gallery, so take a few minutes (more) Collapse

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