Matisse prints to be showcased in Hove over summer

Prints of Henri Matisse's famous cut-outs will be exhibited at Hove Museum of Creativity this summer.

Matisse: Drawing with Scissors features 35 lithographic prints of the works produced in the last four years of his life, when he was confined to his bed.

Matisse, who died in 1954, was one of the most influential French artists of the 20th century.

Prints of works including iconic images, such as The Snail and the Blue Nudes, will be on display for free from 4 May - 1 September.

The display is a Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition from the Southbank Centre, and will move to Ushaw House in Durham from 7 September.

Lithographic reproductions have been taken from a special double issue of Verve, a review of art and literature, published by Matisse's friend and art critic Tériade in 1958.

The publication was planned during Matisse's lifetime and the first lithographic plates were prepared under his direction in the days before he died.

An exhibition of his cut-out art was among the most successful in the Tate Modern's history, attracting more than 560,000 visitors.

“It's a great pleasure to share the famous cut-out works of Henri Matisse through this exhibition," said Brighton & Hove Museums CEO, Hedley Swain.

"Matisse is a true giant of modern art, and this is an amazing chance to enjoy some of his most vibrant and iconic works at Hove Museum of Creativity.”

The museum will also run special craft workshops which celebrate the artist's style.

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