Confessions of an Art Addict

A candid, intimate self-portrait by the legendary collector, patron of the arts, and globe-trotting socialite. In this colorful memoir, Peggy Guggenheim provides an insider’s view of the early days of modern art, with revealing accounts of her eccentric wealthy family, her personal and professional relationships, and often surprising portrayals of the artists themselves. Guggenheim was born into affluence and a lavish lifestyle. But, bored with her life in New York, she headed for Europe in 1921