This documentary focuses on the remarkable life story of Peggy Guggenheim, who passed away in 1979 at the age of 81. Utilizing her keen eye and instincts regarding new modern artists, she was able to amass one of the truly great collections of art, worth billions today but for which she paid most minimal amounts at the time of purchase.
Although I really liked Guggenheim's brutal honesty, the film itself was not an easy watch for me as my DVD copy had no subtitles (except for segments of taped interviews she did) and the sound quality was not terrific either. However, the power of the tale of her colorful life, at times marked by personal tragedies, and the staggering displays of artwork that were flashed on screen made it certainly worthwhile to view for me.
Overall,this documentary, directed by Lisa Immordini Vreeland (Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel) tells a fascinating story of a most unique woman, whose legacy lives on in the spectacular artwork on display in museums and galleries around the world.
Although I really liked Guggenheim's brutal honesty, the film itself was not an easy watch for me as my DVD copy had no subtitles (except for segments of taped interviews she did) and the sound quality was not terrific either. However, the power of the tale of her colorful life, at times marked by personal tragedies, and the staggering displays of artwork that were flashed on screen made it certainly worthwhile to view for me.
Overall,this documentary, directed by Lisa Immordini Vreeland (Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel) tells a fascinating story of a most unique woman, whose legacy lives on in the spectacular artwork on display in museums and galleries around the world.