The Peggy Guggenheim Collection: Venice
Went to the Peggy Guggenheim palazzo when we were in Venice mostly because I wanted to visit her grave and the sweet memorial to her beloved Lhasa Apsos, but also enjoyed seeing the Jenny Holzer benches, the shimmering headboard and earrings Calder made for her, the two Joseph Cornell boxes, the spare and angular chairs tucked in the room corners that no one can sit on any more, and the radiant pigments chromatically arranged in the conservation studio. It was also lovely to observe the big tree in her courtyard garden, maybe the biggest one we saw the whole time we were in Venice.
6 months ago
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Megan Huntz
“A most intimate look into the world and life of Peggy Guggenheim, and her personal collection of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Set inside her home at the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni in Venice, the collection reflects the artists she championed, many of whom she had close relationships, making the experience deeply personal. Don’t miss: Landscape with Red Spots No. 2 by Wassily Kandi”
Ginny Branch
“I’m sure everyone would agree this is a must-visit. I think you can get museum passes that allow you to go to multiple museums (including ones on Murano/Burano which are also worth factoring in on your trip)!”
Emily Teague
“Peggy Guggenheim lived boldly, proving that intuition, courage, and defiance could shape the course of modern art. Her Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice is not just a museum but a living monument to her fearless vision, where her unconventional choices and uncompromising spirit still resonate. Her story is not just one of art, but a testament to the human spirit and the courage to forge your o”
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