Matisse: Drawing Life

‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ is a major exhibition of works on paper by Henri Matisse and includes more than 300 drawings, prints and illustrated books. Presented in partnership with the Bibliothèque nationale de France, this will be the definitive exhibition of works on paper by one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists. Exploring the themes and subjects to which Matisse repeatedly returned throughout his long career, the exhibition will provide a unique insight into the artist’s daily practice of drawing.

Curated by Céline Chicha-Castex, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Prints, Bibliothèque nationale de France, and independent Paris-based curator Emilie Ovaere-Corthay, the exhibition brings together works from several international museums as well as private collections to explore the extraordinary range and depth of Matisse's engagement with the graphic mark.

Fifth Anniversary Celebrations This exhibition coincides with the fifth anniversary of the Gallery’s iconic second site, GoMA, which has become a national cultural hub for modern and contemporary art and ideas. This will be one of several exhibitions marking GoMA’s fifth anniversary at the end of 2011.