“My mother's one idea was to sacrifice her life to her children and she had done nothing else since the death of my father. We wished that she had married again instead.”
Quote by Peggy Guggenheim
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Out of This Century: The Informal Memoirs of Peggy Guggenheim
This memoir provides a personal narrative of Peggy Guggenheim's life, detailing her role in the art world, her relationships with artists and collectors, and her experiences during significant historical periods. The book offers a glimpse into the private life of a prominent figure in modern art history. more
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Peggy Guggenheim
Peggy Guggenheim was an American art collector and patron who played a pivotal role in the advancement of modern art. Born on August 26, 1898, she was the daughter of Solomon R. Guggenheim, the founder of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Guggenheim's collection featured works by many of the most influential artists of the 20th century, such as Picasso, Pollock, and Dali. She was also recognized for her support of emerging artists and her founding of the Art of This Century gallery in New York. She passed away on December 23, 1979. more
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