Breathtaking Exhibit at the OKC Museum of Art: Matisse in His Time

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It's back to school time!

I love this time of year. It's a time for enrichment and a reflection of gratitude that education is available to all of us here. Every chance I get, I like to combine fun experiences with exploration, learning, and conversation. That's why I adore the OKC Museum of Art. A now long-time fixture of downtown OKC, it's definitely a leisurely option locals can take for granted. Have you been lately? The contemporary Museum of Art makes for the perfect, culture-filled date with anyone - even kids! Enjoy an afternoon browsing an abundance of modern and periodical art, then enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner afterward at the sunny and posh, Museum Cafe.

The stand-out showcase right now is the Matisse in His Time: Masterworks of Modernism from the Centre Pompidou, Paris exhibit. Have you seen it yet? 

This European art experience features pieces from 19th/20th-century artist, Henri Matisse - known as "a prolific, curious, and social artist" and a fierce competitor to the artistic legend, Pablo Picasso. One of the most interesting aspects of his work is that it often became the center of many debates in its time. The OKC Museum of Art has teamed up with the Centre Pompidou of Paris to bring us a glimpse into the Matisse masterpiece collection featuring (for the first time outside of Europe) 50 of his paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints. The Matisse in His Time exhibit will be around until September 18th.  Go and check it out while you still have the chance! 

More info here.