Christopher C. Gorham

Christopher C. Gorham, a lawyer and acclaimed author, dives deep into Henri Matisse's extraordinary life during Nazi-occupied France. He illustrates how Matisse's difficult personal circumstances led him to create revolutionary works, using innovative paper cutouts as acts of defiance. Gorham also sheds light on Matisse's family's brave resistance efforts amidst chaos, including his daughter's harrowing experience with the Gestapo. The conversation captures the profound power of art as a form of resilience against oppression during turbulent times.