Matisse and Picasso: artistic rivals at National Gallery of Australia's summer blockbuster

Amy Martin
Updated December 11 2019 - 7:09pm, first published 4:48pm
National Gallery of Australia director Nick Mitzevich, head of international art Jane Kinsman, and Musee National Picasso-Paris director Laurent Le Bon standing in front of Large nude on a red chair, 1929, by Pablo Picasso. Picture: Jamila Toderas
National Gallery of Australia director Nick Mitzevich, head of international art Jane Kinsman, and Musee National Picasso-Paris director Laurent Le Bon standing in front of Large nude on a red chair, 1929, by Pablo Picasso. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Years after Henri Matisse's death, Pablo Picasso said: "Nobody ever looked at Matisse's work as thoroughly as I did. And he at mine."

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Amy Martin

Amy Martin

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

As the lifestyle reporter, I love finding out what makes people tick and giving insight into the different ways that you can enjoy the city we live in. Email: amy.martin@canberratimes.com.au

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