Solomon R. Guggenheim

Businessman, Founder of Guggenheim Museum

Solomon R. Guggenheim - Businessman, Founder of Guggenheim Museum
Born

February 2nd, 1861
164 years ago

Died

1949
76 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A businessman and philanthropist, established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City to showcase modern art. The museum opened in 1959, featuring an innovative building designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Guggenheim was instrumental in promoting and collecting contemporary art, building a collection that enriched the cultural landscape of the United States.

Founded the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Promoted modern art through extensive collections

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