Peggy Guggenheim

Peggy Guggenheim, a transformative 20th-century art collector and gallery owner, shares insights from her journey in the art world. She offered hope to struggling artists during WWII, redefining the New York scene with her avant-garde gallery. The podcast discusses the tensions between artists like Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, highlighting how Peggy's support shaped their futures. It also explores the emotional complexities of art collecting and the passion that drives such endeavors amidst personal and societal turmoil.

Peggy Guggenheim, obsessed with modern art, had affairs with great artists, befriended unknown artists, and collected one of the greatest collections of modern art. Learn about her background, connections, opening her own gallery, struggles during World War II, and her impact on the art world.