'Peggy Guggenheim: Visionary Art Collector of the 20th Century' Webinar

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1711993160629

The Guggenheim name echoes through the halls of art history as a prominent American family known for its wealth, philanthropy, and contributions to the arts and culture in Europe and North America. While Peggy Guggenheim was often regarded as the "black sheep" of the family due to her unconventional lifestyle and divergence from the family's traditional business, she's now regarded as one of the most visionary art collectors of the last century. It's time to uncover the story of a trailblazer who traversed the globe, defied societal norms, and forever altered the landscape of modern art.

Join New York Adventure Club as we delve into the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979), an indomitable force in the art world who bridged the gap between Europe's old-world charm and America's burgeoning modernist movement.

Led by art historian Tosca Ruggieri, our virtual exploration of the life and art collection of Peggy Guggenheim will include:

• An overview of Peggy’s (not so) private life, from her family background to her upbringing in New York
• Peggy’s first exposure to the arts while traveling in Europe
• How she developed a passion for modern art, particularly Surrealism and Cubism
• A look at Peggy's several marriages and relationships
• How she played a crucial role in promoting and supporting the careers of many emerging artists. , such as Alexander Calder, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko
• Her patronage in the development of the Abstract Expressionist movement in the United States, which was nothing short of instrumental
• Why Guggenheim spent a major part of her life in Venice
• Highlights from the museum's collection as well as artists, subjects, and styles present in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Tosca — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!

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About Tosca
Growing up amongst the artistic treasures of North-Eastern France and Tuscany, art inspired Tosca from an early age. This led her to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History in Paris as well as a Master’s Degree in Art & Archaeology from EPHE-Sorbonne. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Arts & Cultural Management from King’s College London.
After a career in art galleries across London and teaching art history at French universities, Tosca embarked on creating Art with Tosca to share her passion for art. In D.C., Tosca crafts and leads curated tours of the National Gallery of Art, highlighting the museum’s collection of masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance to Modern masters.
Tosca wants to make art history accessible, interesting and engaging by transporting guests through centuries of art, either from the comfort of home through numerous lectures and virtual events, or locally in Washington D.C. through the halls of the National Gallery of Art.

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Photo Credit: Main - Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation/Archivio Cameraphoto Epoche, via JTA
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment