Henri Matisse

Tbilisi, Georgia

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Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse is rightfully regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He made color the central character of his paintings and gave modern art some of its most vibrant and expressive masterpieces.

During this lecture, we'll explore the life and work of the artist and discover:

How the modest and reserved Matisse became one of the greatest artistic revolutionaries of his era.
What "ordinary" profession he had before becoming the leading figure of the Fauvist movement.
What color meant to Matisse, illustrated through his most important works.
Who his patrons and collectors were, and how they shaped his artistic journey.

Lecturer: Liana Lashkhia — art historian and independent researcher.

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.

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