Colour can change everything: a mood, a space, even the way you see the world. In this lecture, you will step into the radical universe of Henri Matisse and discover how he transformed art forever with simple forms and vibrant colours.

Chez Matisse: Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou, on view in Amsterdam

For the exhibition at H'ART Museum, masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou in Paris are travelling to Amsterdam. You will see an exceptional selection of works by Henri Matisse, including more than thirty paintings, sculptures and prints from every stage of his career. Discover how he experimented endlessly with colour, line and composition, arriving at an entirely new way of seeing. Works by contemporaries such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque reveal the extent of his influence, while later artists such as Mark Rothko built on his groundbreaking ideas.

A Radical Innovator

In this lecture accompanying the exhibition at H'ART Museum, you will meet Henri Matisse as an artist who kept breaking his own rules. Lecturer Isolde Scholberg shows how his bold choices laid the foundation for a visual language that continues to shape modern art today. Register now.

• The exhibition Chez Matisse will be on view at H'ART Museum from 3 October 2026 to 14 February 2027.

Have you registered for an on-site activity?

• You will receive your confirmation of participation by email, including all necessary information, no later than 7 days before the activity begins.
• Please note that the ticket price does not include museum admission.

Have you registered for an online activity?

• You will receive a Zoom link 1 hour before the activity begins, allowing you to join the session online.
• On the next working day, you will receive a link to the recording, which will remain available for 7 days after the activity.