Henri Matisse: 50 Works on Mediterranean Light at Centro Culturale Candiani, Mestre

The Centro Culturale Candiani in Mestre presents 50 works by Henri Matisse across seven sections, focusing on the chromatic richness of Mediterranean landscapes and light. The exhibition explores Matisse's journey from law studies in Paris to becoming a Fauvist leader alongside André Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck. It highlights his opposition to Realism and Impressionism, his pursuit of "luxe, calme et volupté" (Baudelaire), and his decorative vision. Matisse's dialogue with Pierre Bonnard, founder of the Nabis, is featured, emphasizing their shared attraction to the light of Provence. Key works include "La finestra aperta" (1919), depicting his Nice home with the blue Mediterranean as a painting within a painting, and "Odalisca gialla" (1937), referencing Delacroix and Ingres. The 1947 publication "Parigi Jazz" includes 20 gouaches découpées illustrations, notably Icarus with a ruby-red heart. "Lusso, calma e voluttà" (1904) echoes Cézanne's bathers with unrealistic colors evoking emotion. The exhibition runs at the Centro Culturale Candiani in Mestre, Italy.