Acquavella Galleries hosts major Henri Matisse survey

Acquavella Galleries is presenting Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony, an exhibition featuring over fifty paintings, works on paper, and sculpture by Henri Matisse on loan from museums and private collections. On view in New York from April 9 through May 22, 2026, the exhibition traces Matisse’s investigation of form in two and three dimensions, from paintings and sculptures made at the start of the 20th century through the next five decades of his career. Although Acquavella has dealt in exceptional works by Matisse for over sixty years, this marks the gallery’s first exhibition devoted to the French artist since 1973. While Matisse is widely celebrated as unparalleled in his mastery of color—having revolutionized modern art with his luminous palette and lyrical color harmonies—his exploration of form was equally central to his practice. For Matisse, the relationship between color and form was essential, and throughout his career he worked to refine his approach to f