44K views · 255 reactions | Henri Matisse's beautiful chapel in France was the artist's last great work. | BBC | Facebook

In the final years of his life, artist #HenriMatisse turned to scissors and painted paper to create something entirely new. He cut shapes from vibrant sheets and arranged them into lively compositions, transforming his studio walls into immersive worlds of color. 🌊 After five years on view, see “The Swimming Pool” in its final months before this light-sensitive work is deinstalled for multiple years. ✂️ We’ve put together a special celebration of Matisse’s vibrant paper works just in time for t