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French Artist Communities Talk 4: The Fauves

Date: Sat, 21 February 2026 · 11:00 - 12:00
Cost: £8
Venue: Ashmolean Museum
Address: Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH, United Kingdom
Event page: https://www.ashmolean.org/event/french-artist-communities-talk-4-fauves

French Artist Communities Talk 4: The Fauves 🎨

Conclude the series with a burst of colour as Juliet Heslewood introduces the Fauves — “wild beasts” of the art world — including Henri Matisse, André Derain, and Maurice de Vlaminck. Discover how their radical use of colour and form shocked critics and shaped modern art.

What to expect:

  • 🎨 Exploration of Fauvist techniques and influences
  • 🌈 Vivid stories behind their most iconic works
  • 🖥️ A hybrid format — attend in person or via Zoom

Part of the Ashmolean’s Connect & Collaborate season.

This event is part of a four-talk series:

  • Talk 1 – The Barbizon School – Sat 15/11/2025
  • Talk 2 – The Pont Aven Painters – Sat 13/12/2025
  • Talk 3 – Van Gogh & Gauguin – Sat 24/01/2026
  • Talk 4 – The Fauves – Sat 21/02/2026