Peggy Guggenheim famously declared “I am a museum,” and her life more than lived up to this claim. From opening a pioneering London gallery, to her audacious art-buying mission in Paris on the eve of war, to her escape to New York with a circle of avant-garde artists, Guggenheim reshaped the course of modern art. This lecture traces her path to Venice, where her eccentric unfinished palazzo became one of the world’s most iconic collections of twentieth century art.
This event is brought to you in association with the Wellington Art Society.
A passionate arts educator, lecturer, and guide, Charlie Hall is based in London and Italy. Director of the highly regarded John Hall Venice Course, (est. 1965) Tour lecturer and leader for Kirker Holidays since 2013, and of independent tours in Italy. Designer and host of a series of art talks and events for the Soho House group of private member’s clubs. Designed and led courses for Christie’s Education and The Serpentine Gallery ‘Collector’s Circle’. Arts Society lecturer specializing in all things Italy.
Above image: “Peggy Guggenheim sur les marches du pavillon de la Grèce en 1948 (24è Biennale de Venise)” by dalbera is licensed under CC BY 2.0.