Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Matisse in Vence: The Stations of the Cross” Exhibition
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government has approved the temporary import of important art pieces for the "Matisse in Vence: The Stations of the Cross" exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art. This means these culturally valuable objects can be shown in the U.S., which benefits art lovers and supports cultural exchange. The exhibition may also travel to other locations, with no extra costs or deadlines announced yet.
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Matisse Works Approved for U.S. Display
You can see important Matisse artworks temporarily imported for the exhibition “Matisse in Vence: The Stations of the Cross” at the Baltimore Museum of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. The U.S. Department of State determined these objects are culturally significant and that their temporary display is in the national interest; the notice was published February 2, 2026. The exhibition may also travel to additional venues yet to be determined.
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