Matisse (2014)

A documentary taking viewers behind the scenes of the landmark MoMA and Tate Modern exhibition devoted to Henri Matisse's celebrated late-career cut-outs, with insights from curators, historians and those who knew the artist.

This documentary from director Phil Grabsky explores the final chapter of Matisse's career, when the artist began carving into colour to create his iconic cut-out works. Filmed around the landmark joint exhibition from MoMA and Tate Modern, it features pieces such as The Snail and the Blue Nudes alongside biographical material and contributions from curators, historians and people who knew Matisse personally. Guests include Tate director Nicholas Serota, MoMA director Glenn Lowry, jazz musician Courtney Pine and Royal Ballet principal dancer Zenaida Yanowsky.