HC w DJ: “Out of This Century: Confessions of an Art Addict” by Peggy Guggenheim

As shown. See all photos. Found among my late mother’s belongings. 1979. 1st Ed. 9.25” x 6.25” x 1.25”

“Marguerite "Peggy" Guggenheim (Aug 26, 1898 – Dec 23, 1979) was an American art collector, bohemian and socialite. Born to the wealthy NYC Guggenheim family, she was daughter of Benjamin Guggenheim, who went down w Titanic in 1912, and niece of Solomon R. Guggenheim, who established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. She collected art in Europe and America between 1938 and 1946 and exhibited this collection as she built it. In 1949, she settled in Venice, where she lived and exhibited for the rest of her life. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a modern art museum on the Grand Canal, and is one of the most visited attractions in the city.”

“A candid self-portrait, provides an insider's view of the early days of modern art, w revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy family, her personal + professional relationships, and often surprising portrayals of the artists themselves.”