The Matisse Stories

In this captivating collection, three modern women experience profound connections with Henri Matisse's paintings in distinct and revealing ways. "Medusa's Ankles" follows a translator at a hair salon as she seeks to reclaim her youth while contemplating one of Matisse's iconic works. In "Art Works," a household's varying dynamics among a wife, her husband, and their housekeeper highlight different artistic perspectives. Meanwhile, "The Chinese Lobster" delves into the turbulent life of an anorexic art student grappling with her self-image against the backdrop of Matisse's nudes.