ISBN: 9780062288363

A patron of art since the 1930s, Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid self-portrait, provides an insider's view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy … Mehr…

A patron of art since the 1930s, Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid self-portrait, provides an insider's view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy family, her personal and professional relationships, and often surprising portrayals of the artists themselvesPeggy Guggenheim was born into affluence and a lavish lifestyle. Bored with her seemingly pedestrian life in New York, she headed for Europe in 1921, where she woudl sow the seeds for a future as one of modern art's most important and influential figures.In the midst of Europe's avant-garde circles, she reveled in her love affairs with prominent artists and also became a serious collector. Her Guggenheim Jeune gallery in London brought figures such as Brancusi, Cocteau, Kandinsky, and Arp to the forefront of the art scene. Later, her New York gallery would launch the careers of Jackson Pollock and Robert Motherwell, among others.In her own inimitable and bawdy style, Peggy Guggenheim gives us an insider's glimpse into the modern art world with intimate, often surprising portrayals of its most significant players. Candid, clever, and always entertaining, here is a memoir that captures a valuable chapter in the history of modern art, as well as the spirit of one of its greatest advocates. Digital Content>E-books>Biography>Biography Other>Biography Other, HarperCollins Publishers Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780062288363

A patron of art since the 1930s, Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid self-portrait, provides an insiders view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy f… Mehr…

A patron of art since the 1930s, Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid self-portrait, provides an insiders view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy family, her personal and professional relationships, and often surprising portrayals of the artists themselves. Here is a book that captures a valuable chapter in the history of modern art, as well as the spirit of one of its greatest advocates.; EPUB; Biography > Biography: general > Biography: arts & entertainment > Autobiography: arts & entertainme, HarperCollins<

ISBN: 9780062288363

A patron of art since the 1930s, Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid self-portrait, provides an insiders view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy f… Mehr…

A patron of art since the 1930s, Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid self-portrait, provides an insiders view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy family, her personal and professional relationships, and often surprising portrayals of the artists themselves. Here is a book that captures a valuable chapter in the history of modern art, as well as the spirit of one of its greatest advocates.; EPUB; Biography > Biography: general > Biography: arts & entertainment > Autobiography: arts & entertainme, Ecco<

2013, ISBN: 9780062288363

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2013, ISBN: 9780062288363

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