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From 'In the Gutter' to Matisse Masterpieces: How H’art Museum Recovered After Split with Russia
Three years after severing ties with Russia, Amsterdam’s H’art Museum (formerly the Hermitage) has secured a major exhibition of Henri Matisse’s works. Director Paul Mosterd attributes this success to fortunate timing, noting that French Ambassador to the Netherlands met with Centre Pompidou director during the museum's rebranding. The Parisian museum, closing for renovations until 2030, partnered with H’art to host eighty pieces, including iconic paintings like La blouse Roumaine and Luxe, calme et volupté, marking a significant recovery from its previous financial struggles.
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