Exhibition Matisse et Marguerite, dans l'intimité d'un père et sa fille at the Musée d'Art Moderne

From April 4 to August 24, 2025, the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris hosts the exhibition "Matisse et Marguerite: Le regard d'un père", a unique insight into the artistic and personal relationship between Henri Matisse, one of the masters of modern art, and his eldest daughter, Marguerite Duthuit-Matisse. Featuring over 110 varied works - paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and ceramics - this retrospective explores the intimate bond between artist and model, while revealing works rarely, if ever, exhibited in France.

The MAM exhibition retraces the milestones of this father-daughter collaboration in chronological order. Marguerite, a constant and inspiring muse, is at the heart of many of Matisse's major creations, from his earliest childhood sketches to his portraits painted during the Second World War. Some of the works on display come from prestigious American, Swiss and Japanese collections. In addition, photographs, archival documents and even Marguerite's own creations enrich this immersion in their artistic and family universe.

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The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, located at 11 Avenue du Président Wilson in the 16ᵉ arrondissement, is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, with a nocturne on Thursday until 9:30pm. Admission is €15 full price, €13 concessions, and free for under-18s. A wonderful opportunity to discover, in an exceptional setting, this little-known facet of Matisse's work and the story of his daughter Marguerite.

This exhibition promises a cultural immersion where art and intimacy meet, rediscovering Matisse through a personal and original prism.