From July 4 to October 18, 2026, Le Doyenné, a centre for modern and contemporary art in Brioude, is presenting the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric. The Galerie Dina Vierny is contributing to the exhibition by lending three drawings from its collection.09.09.2026
View of the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric at the Doyenné © Thomas Teissier Located on Place Lafayette in Brioude, Le Doyenné is a historic building that has been converted into an exhibition space. This venue for modern and contemporary art hosts annual retrospectives dedicated to major figures in art history. Curated by Jean-Louis Prat and Thomas Wierzbiński, the project is supported by the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Musée de Vence. Born into a family of weavers and hailing from a region with a long history of textile production, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) developed an interest in fabrics from a very early age. He initially collected local pieces before expanding his collection to include non-European textiles, notably Kuba fabrics from the Congo and Oceanic tapas.
View of the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric at the Doyenné © Thomas Teissier
Used as decorative elements in still lifes and interior scenes, or as clothing for his models, textiles feature regularly in the painter’s work. Photographs documenting his studios bear witness to the constant presence of these objects, which served as a source of forms and motifs for the development of his compositions. Forming part of the programme for the 2026–2027 Textile Beauté(s) Biennale, the exhibition explores the presence of fabric across the artist’s entire body of work, from drawing and printmaking to painting and costume design. The exhibition layout traces the evolution of this influence, from Western and then Eastern references through to developments linked to Polynesia. The exhibition concludes with the design of the chasubles intended for the chapel in Vence.
View of the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric at the Doyenné © Thomas Teissier
View of the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric at the Doyenné © Thomas Teissier
For this exhibition, the Galerie Dina Vierny is lending three works on paper from its collection. This loan builds on the gallery’s history – it was founded in 1947 by Dina Vierny on the advice of Henri Matisse – and continues the practice of making works from the collection available to cultural institutions. Le Doyenné – Modern and Contemporary Art Space Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Textiles July 4 – October 18, 2026
Used as decorative elements in still lifes and interior scenes, or as clothing for his models, textiles feature regularly in the painter’s work. Photographs documenting his studios bear witness to the constant presence of these objects, which served as a source of forms and motifs for the development of his compositions. Forming part of the programme for the 2026–2027 Textile Beauté(s) Biennale, the exhibition explores the presence of fabric across the artist’s entire body of work, from drawing and printmaking to painting and costume design. The exhibition layout traces the evolution of this influence, from Western and then Eastern references through to developments linked to Polynesia. The exhibition concludes with the design of the chasubles intended for the chapel in Vence.
View of the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric at the Doyenné © Thomas Teissier From July 4 to October 18, 2026, Le Doyenné, a centre for modern and contemporary art in Brioude, is presenting the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric. The Galerie Dina Vierny is contributing to the exhibition by lending three drawings from its collection.
Located on Place Lafayette in Brioude, Le Doyenné is a historic building that has been converted into an exhibition space. This venue for modern and contemporary art hosts annual retrospectives dedicated to major figures in art history. Curated by Jean-Louis Prat and Thomas Wierzbiński, the project is supported by the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Musée de Vence. Born into a family of weavers and hailing from a region with a long history of textile production, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) developed an interest in fabrics from a very early age. He initially collected local pieces before expanding his collection to include non-European textiles, notably Kuba fabrics from the Congo and Oceanic tapas.
Used as decorative elements in still lifes and interior scenes, or as clothing for his models, textiles feature regularly in the painter’s work. Photographs documenting his studios bear witness to the constant presence of these objects, which served as a source of forms and motifs for the development of his compositions. Forming part of the programme for the 2026–2027 Textile Beauté(s) Biennale, the exhibition explores the presence of fabric across the artist’s entire body of work, from drawing and printmaking to painting and costume design. The exhibition layout traces the evolution of this influence, from Western and then Eastern references through to developments linked to Polynesia. The exhibition concludes with the design of the chasubles intended for the chapel in Vence.
View of the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric at the Doyenné © Thomas Teissier
View of the exhibition Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Fabric at the Doyenné © Thomas Teissier
For this exhibition, the Galerie Dina Vierny is lending three works on paper from its collection. This loan builds on the gallery’s history – it was founded in 1947 by Dina Vierny on the advice of Henri Matisse – and continues the practice of making works from the collection available to cultural institutions. Le Doyenné – Modern and Contemporary Art Space Henri Matisse: The Adventure of Textiles July 4 – October 18, 2026
Galerie Dina Vierny
36 rue Jacob, 75006 Paris
53 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Galerie Dina Vierny
36 rue Jacob, 75006 Paris
53 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
