Episode 6 – Crushing on Matisse and Hockney

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Show Notes:

What makes an artist truly unforgettable? In this episode, we dive into the worlds of David Hockney and Henri Matisse, exploring how their courage and personal style not only defined their careers but also reshaped entire art movements.

From bold colors to daring choices, we unpack how artists reinvent traditions, why style is more than just technique, and what it really takes to leave a legacy in the art world.

Are you ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Highlights:

• Who David Hockney and Henri Matisse are—and why their work still matters today.
• How artists redefine movements with courage and innovation.
• The role of personal style in shaping an artistic legacy.
• Lessons beginners can take from Hockney and Matisse about creativity.

What we promised:

• Henri Matisse Museum: www.musee-matisse-nice.org
• David Hockney: www.hockney.com
• Louis Vuitton Foundation : https://www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/fr
• Art pieces: Matisse (Reclining Nude ; Blue Nude series) ; Hockney: A bigger Splash ; Portrait of an artist (pool with two figures); American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman); Arrival of Spring, I lived in Bohemia: Bohemia is a tolerant place , Dancers V
• Movie: A Bigger Splash (1975)