Peggy Guggenheim was an American art collector born into a prominent New York City family. Her father, Benjamin Guggenheim, perished on the Titanic in 1912, and her uncle, Solomon R. Guggenheim, established the Guggenheim Museum. Her influence on art is deeply rooted in the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Guggenheim was known for her passion for art, with her collection notably featuring strong leanings toward Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.
This is the fascinating autobiography of a society heiress who became the bohemian doyenne of the art world. She amassed one of the most important collections of early twentieth century European and American art embracing cubism, surrealism and expressionism.