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The Empress and I: How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art

Donna Stein

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Description:How a unique alliance between two women in the 1970s led to the acquisition of a treasure trove of modern art now worth billionsIn the 1970s, American curator Donna Stein served as the art advisor to Empress Farah Diba Pahlavi, the Shahbanu of Iran. Together, Stein and Pahlavi generated an art market in Iran, as Stein encouraged Pahlavi’s patronage of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Today, the contemporary section of the Iranian National Collection―most of which continues to languish in storage―is considered one of the most significant collections of modern art outside of Europe and the United States.The Empress and I is a vivid account of Stein’s experience at the helm of this storied intercultural initiative. In crafting her highly readable narrative, Stein cites a number of previously confidential documents, including private correspondence with artists and dealers. This text explores the relationship between two women united by their shared passion for the arts and the continued legacy of their partnership in today’s art world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Empress and I: How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art. To get started finding The Empress and I: How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 208

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Skira

Release: 2021

ISBN: 8857244342

Description: How a unique alliance between two women in the 1970s led to the acquisition of a treasure trove of modern art now worth billionsIn the 1970s, American curator Donna Stein served as the art advisor to Empress Farah Diba Pahlavi, the Shahbanu of Iran. Together, Stein and Pahlavi generated an art market in Iran, as Stein encouraged Pahlavi’s patronage of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Today, the contemporary section of the Iranian National Collection―most of which continues to languish in storage―is considered one of the most significant collections of modern art outside of Europe and the United States.The Empress and I is a vivid account of Stein’s experience at the helm of this storied intercultural initiative. In crafting her highly readable narrative, Stein cites a number of previously confidential documents, including private correspondence with artists and dealers. This text explores the relationship between two women united by their shared passion for the arts and the continued legacy of their partnership in today’s art world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Empress and I: How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art. To get started finding The Empress and I: How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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