

The Voyages of Matisse, Chasing Light
Genres
Overview
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Matisse's birth and of the exhibition at the Center Pompidou which will be dedicated to him in 2020, this art documentary brings us back to life of the journeys made by Matisse that influenced his art. And particularly his last trip to Polynesia in 1930 which will bring him to the threshold of contemporary art with the invention of his gouache cut-out papers.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
52 min
Release Date
2020-05-31
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
8
Olivier Gourmet
Matisse (voice)
Henri Matisse
Self
Richard Wells
Matisse (voice)
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