Five artworks. One unexpected connection. “Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal” opens May 16—tap to read more 👨‍🎨 At first glance, these artworks might seem to share nothing more than being paintings of women in hats. But look again, each one traces back to an art historical touchstone. They all take inspiration from Henri Matisse’s bold use of non-naturalistic color, inventive compositions, and his masterful “Femme au chapeau.” Look closely and you might even spot Femme au chapeau making a subtle, surreptitious cameo 🔍 Explore Matisse’s world of unexpected color, and its lasting impact on modern and contemporary art, in “Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal,” opening Saturday, May 16. Members get early access at Member Previews, May 14-16. Secure your tickets now at the link in our bio 🎟️ — Hilary Harkness, “Woman with the Hat,” 2011. Collection of Stuart Smith. © Courtesy of Hilary Harkness and P·P·O·W, New York Mickalene Thomas, “Qusuquzah, une très bell...