Starting from October 3, the H’ART museum in Amsterdam is honoring the legacy of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential painters of the 20th century. The exhibition features 30 masterpieces loaned by the Centre Pompidou in Paris, which is currently closed for renovation. This rare opportunity allows visitors to see some of Matisse’s most significant works, including his early Fauvist pieces and later cut-out works, which marked a shift in his artistic style. The exhibition is designed to show how Matisse’s innovative use of color and form influenced not only his contemporaries but also later artists such as Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman. These artists, part of the Abstract Expressionist movement, were inspired by Matisse’s ability to convey emotion and movement through color and composition. Visitors will be able to follow Matisse’s artistic journey from his early years to his later, more experimental works. The exhibition includes pieces from different periods of his career, illustrating how his style evolved and how he continued to push artistic boundaries even as his health declined. The H’ART museum has curated the exhibition to highlight Matisse’s lasting impact on modern art. It offers a unique chance to experience the breadth of his work, from his vivid, colorful paintings to his innovative paper cut-outs, which became a defining feature of his later years.