In this bonus episode for The French Culture Podcast, I tackle a common myth about Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso: were they really “frenemies”, or is the truth more complicated? I also offer a behind-the-scenes looks at my research process for the full episode (Ep. 2) on Matisse, and share some glimpses into Matisse’s physical presence and other personality quirks, courtesy of one of his contemporaries.
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