In 1905, Henri Matisse revealed Femme au chapeau at the Salon d’Automne.

Paris recoiled in horror at the vibrant colors and rough strokes. A critic went so far as to label his circle les fauves: “the wild beasts”.

The painting that once scandalized a city is now an icon of modern art.

SFMOMA’s latest exhibition showcases it alongside other works tracing the lineage from outrage to canon.

I’m delighted to host a small, private tour for designers and builders who want to see past convention and set new standards. A curator will guide us through the exhibit, before we explore the rest of the museum independently.

The tour begins Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00p at SFMOMA. Space is extremely limited.