Best known for his paintings and use of exuberant bright colours, Matisse was also a brilliant sculptor.  This blockbuster exhibition which has what is described as a ‘second act’ in Paris, compares his work with that of one of the twentieth century’s most famous sculptors, Auguste Rodin.
From 12 June to 23 September 2009
Musée Matisse – Matisse Museum
164 Avenue des Arènes.  Bus numbers 15, 17, 20, 22 and 25.  T: + 33 4 93 81 08 08.
www.musee-matisse-nice.org

Musée des Beaux-Arts – Fine Arts Museum
33 Avenue des Baumettes. 
 Bus: 3, 8, 9,10, 12, 22, 23 – stop: Grosso and Rosa Bonheur.   Bus 38 stop: Musée Chéret.  T: + 33 4 92 15 28 28. 
www.musee-beaux-arts-nice.org