Henri Matisse. Le Bonheur de vivre, also called The Joy of Life (detail), 1905–06. The Barnes Foundation, BF719. © 2025 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Weekdays: $39; Weekends: $49; members free
About the Tour
Each month, Spotlight Tours focus on a different artist or theme, allowing for a deeper dive into specific areas of the collection.
Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso dominated the art world for much of the 20th century. Both were cultural icons, famous for their work and their lifestyles. Learn about the artists and their contrasting approaches to art making while exploring the ways they inspired and challenged one another. “All things considered,” Picasso once remarked, “there is only Matisse.” Matisse, for his part, said, “Only one person has the right to criticize me. That is Picasso.”
Includes access to the collection and Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations (opening March 9) before and after the tour.
Henri Matisse. Le Bonheur de vivre, also called The Joy of Life, 1905–06. The Barnes Foundation, BF719. © 2025 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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Highlights Tour
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Private Collection Tour
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Private Collection Tour: Favorite Artists
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