SFMOMA to Present 'Matisse's Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal' Exhibition in 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 1 min read
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will host an exhibition centered on Henri Matisse's 1905 painting 'Femme au chapeau' from May 16 through September 13, 2026. The exhibition examines the legacy of the Fauvist work, which debuted at the Salon d'Automne in Paris before its acquisition by Leo and Gertrude Stein. The presentation charts 120 years of the painting's history and its role as a foundational image of the 20th-century French avant-garde.
- Artists: Henri Matisse
- People: Leo Stein, Gertrude Stein
- Museums: SFMOMA, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Locations: San Francisco, Paris
Originally via SFMOMA · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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