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Mary Gabriel Libri
1 gennaio 1955
La carriera giornalistica di Mary Gabriel ha fornito le basi per le sue perspicaci opere biografiche. Si addentra nelle vite di figure avvincenti, illuminando le loro complessità e le epoche in cui vissero. Gabriel approccia i suoi soggetti con una profonda comprensione del contesto storico e della psicologia umana, creando narrazioni che sono sia avvincenti che penetranti.
The Art of Acquiring: A Portrait of Etta & Claribel Cone
- 282pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
The story revolves around Etta and Claribel Cone, two Jewish sisters from Baltimore who defied societal norms in the early 20th century. Despite their Victorian appearance, they were free-spirited eccentrics who built a significant collection of modern French art, including avant-garde and erotic pieces that challenged contemporary sensibilities. Their bold choices in art not only reflected their unique personalities but also made a lasting impact on the art world.
Love And Capital
- 784pagine
- 28 ore di lettura
A landmark account of romance and revolution, one of the great love stories of all-time.
Notorious Victoria
The Uncensored Life of Victoria Woodhull - Visionary, Suffragist, and First Woman to Run for President
- 386pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
The biography delves into the life of Victoria Woodhull, a pioneering figure who made history as the first woman to run for president and address Congress. Known for her controversial views and groundbreaking achievements, she also operated a brokerage firm on Wall Street, challenging societal norms of her era. Journalist Mary Gabriel presents a well-researched and nuanced portrayal of Woodhull, highlighting her significance and the reasons her legacy has been overshadowed, revealing her as a woman who was truly ahead of her time.
Burst! Abstract Painting After 1945 looks at the close, but previously unexplored relationship between Abstract Expressionism and Art Informel. Through texts and close to hundred illustrations, the book describes a vital creative exchange across the Atlantic that would entirely redefine painting. With works by Jean Dubuffet, Natalia Dumitresco, Helen Frankenthaler, Asger Jorn, Lee Krasner, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and many others.
In this riveting and immersive biography, acclaimed author Mary Gabriel details the meteoric rise and enduring influence of perhaps the greatest pop icon of the modern era: Madonna.[Bokinfo].
