The Maeght Family: A Passion for Collecting Modern Art - Hardcover

Maeght, Isabelle; Maeght, Yoyo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810930803 ISBN 13: 9780810930803

Publisher: Abrams, 2007

Synopsis

The Maeght Family Miro, Chagall, Mariss, Breton and Duchamp, these are just some of the legendary artists associated with the Maeght family. This book tells the story of the strong friendships that have linked this family to hundreds of contemporary artists. It illustrates the key moments in the family's life with over 300 documents. Full description

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Review:

A beautifully presented volume that presents new insights into the
personal relationships of the Maeght family.
-- Antiques Magazine, June 8, 2007

The book provides fascinating insights into this outstanding- and
very personal- collection of modern art. -- Royal Academy magazine, Summer 2007

Synopsis:

This is the first and only book to tell the story of the extremely strong friendships that have linked one remarkable family to literally hundreds of contemporary artists. Miro, Chagall, Mariss, Breton and Duchamp, these are just some of the legendary artists associated with the Maeght family. The original Maeght Gallery was opened in Paris in 1946, today, the Adrien Maeght Gallery is just streets away. The family started its own publishing business, producing catalogues of today's best known artists, but its best legacy is the Aime and Marguerite Maeght Foundation. This museum in the South of France houses some of the greatest masterpieces of 20th Century art and is an architectural marvel in its own right. Told with an authenticity and in-depth knowledge, here is the story of this unique landmark of modern art. The key moments in the family's life are illustrated with over 300 documents that enhance the text's chronology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abrams
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0810930803
• ISBN 13: 9780810930803
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 340