From 04th July 2026
Matisse's past clearly illustrates his attachment to fabrics. From a family of weavers and originally from the country of textiles, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) initially collected fabrics from his region before opening it up to extra-European productions such as Kuba fabrics from Congo and tapas from Oceania.
As decorative supports for still lifes and interiors, but also as outfits for models, this is why fabrics occupy a regular place in Matisse's work.
Furthermore, photographs of the artist's studios confirm the abundance of textiles in Matisse's daily life as a resource for the creation of pictorial compositions.
Furthermore, the exhibition aims to explore the impact of fabrics on the painter's artistic approach, whether in drawing, engraving, painting and costumes.
Finally, L'aventure du tissu aims to take the visitor on a journey through the influences of the West, then the East, before focusing on Polynesia and concluding with the creation of the chasubles for the Matisse chapel in Vence.
Jean-Louis Prat and Thomas Wierzbiński, Exhibition Curators
With the exceptional support of the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation
Date
| From July 04 to August 31 | |
| Monday | Opening hours from 14 pm |
| Tuesday | Opening hours from 10 pm |
| Wednesday | Opening hours from 10 pm |
| Thursday | Opening hours from 10 pm |
| Friday | Opening hours from 10 pm |
| Saturday | Opening hours from 10 pm |
| Sunday | Opening hours from 10 pm |
| From September 01 to October 18 | |
| Monday | Open from 14 pm to 18 pm |
| Tuesday | Open from 10 pm to 18 pm |
| Wednesday | Open from 10 pm to 18 pm |
| Thursday | Open from 10 pm to 18 pm |
| Friday | Open from 10 pm to 18 pm |
| Saturday | Open from 10 pm to 18 pm |
| Sunday | Open from 10 pm to 18 pm |
From 01/09 to 18/10/2026, Mondays from 14pm to 18pm. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, public holidays and weekends from 10am to 18pm.
Prices
| Full price €5 Guided tour – Booking required | €8 |
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Reduced price €5 Guided tour – Booking required Brioude Community of Municipalities / Groups of 10 or more / Paying visitors to the Basilica / Holders of the Summer Guide / Visitors to the Chaise-Dieu Abbey / Chaise-Dieu Festival-goers / Watercolor Biennial interns / Visitors to the Lace Museum / Senior Pass'Région holders |
€6 |
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Student rate €5 Guided tour – Booking required Under 18s, disabled, job seekers |
€4 |
Free* Under 10 years old / School groups / Members of the Friends Circle / ICOM card holders / Pass'Région Jeunes
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- Cash
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