SFMOMA extends exhibit on scandalous Matisse portrait

Nadia Lopez

A vivid interior: a woman in a pink satin dress sits on the floor beside a green satin bed, with a round table of wine and snacks, a small dog underneath, and bold paintings on a pink wall behind. — Photo: Courtesy of Hilary Harkness, *Answered Prayers*, 2024; collection of KAWS; © Hilary Harkness; courtesy Hilary Harkness and P·P·O·W, New York.
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You can now see "Matisse's Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal" at SFMOMA through the end of the month.

State of play: The museum extended the exhibition's run due to popular demand. It centers on Henri Matisse's 1905 portrait of his wife, Amélie. The painting's unconventional colors and loose brushstrokes caused a stir when it debuted.

The show traces the painting's controversial reception and its influence on generations of artists.

Between the lines: SFMOMA is also hosting three Matisse-inspired art-making events this month — including opportunities to paint, play with color and, naturally, make your own chapeau.

🎨 Sunday, Sept. 13: Paint landscapes using vivid colors from 10am–1pm. Free and family friendly. Museum admission isn't required.

🖌️ Thursday, Sept. 17: Make hats, paint boldly colored portraits or draw something that breaks the rules. 6–8pm.

🖼️ Sunday, Sept. 20: Artist Marco Flavio leads a close-looking exercise followed by a watercolor and color study at 2pm. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

If you go: Running through Sept. 27 at 151 3rd St.

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SFMOMA extends exhibit on scandalous Matisse portrait

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