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A captivating self-portrait by Peggy Guggenheim, offering a rare glimpse into the nascent days of modern art
Born into opulence, Peggy Guggenheim found herself yearning for more than her seemingly mundane existence in New York. In 1921, she embarked on a European adventure that would ultimately shape her destiny as one of the most pivotal and influential figures in modern art.
Immersed in Europe's avant-garde circles, Guggenheim indulged in passionate affairs with prominent artists whilst cultivating a discerning eye for collecting. Her London-based Guggenheim Jeune gallery thrust luminaries such as Brncusi, Cocteau, Kandinsky, and Arp into the limelight. Later, her New York establishment would prove instrumental in launching the careers of Jackson Pollock and Robert Motherwell, among others.
With her characteristic wit and audacity, Guggenheim presents an unvarnished look at the modern art world, offering intimate and often startling portrayals of its key players. This clever and entertaining memoir not only captures a crucial chapter in the annals of modern art but also embodies the spirit of one of its greatest champions.
Book ISBN: | 9780880015769 |
Book Author: | Peggy Guggenheim |
Book Format: | Paperback |
Book Imprint: | Ecco |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Book Dimensions: | 140 x 215 x 19 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 1997-11-01 |
Book Weight: | 188g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’