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In May 2009, Guggenheim Partners acquired a controlling interest in financial services firm Transparent Value LLC. [18] In July 2009, it acquired Claymore Group, a firm known for its Exchange-traded funds and unit investment trusts. [19] In December 2009, Guggenheim acquired a division of Wellmark and renamed it Guggenheim Life & Annuity. [20]
The Guggenheim family (/ ˈ ɡ ʊ ɡ ən h aɪ m / GUUG-ən-hyme) is an American-Jewish family known for making their fortune in the mining industry, in the early 20th century, especially in the United States and South America. After World War I, many family members withdrew from the businesses and became involved in philanthropy, especially in ...
Solomon Robert Guggenheim (February 2, 1861 – November 3, 1949) was an American businessman in needlework, gold, silver, copper, and lead and an art collector. He is best known for establishing the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
[5] [6] Pieces from the collection were first shown outside New York City in 1936, when the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina, displayed 128 of the collection's paintings. [7] Red Balloon by Paul Klee. In 1937, Guggenheim established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation to foster the appreciation of modern art. [6]
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City was the first Guggenheim Museum established. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain. The Guggenheim Museums are a group of museums in different parts of the world established (or proposed to be established) by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Museums in this group include:
Marguerite "Peggy" Guggenheim (/ ˈ ɡ ʊ ɡ ən h aɪ m / GUUG-ən-hyme; August 26, 1898 – December 23, 1979) was an American art collector, bohemian, and socialite.Born to the wealthy New York City Guggenheim family, she was the daughter of Benjamin Guggenheim, who went down with the Titanic in 1912, and the niece of Solomon R. Guggenheim, who established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao-- Could use a clearer description of the collection(s) and key exhibitions. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (this needs an update re: status of the construction and any news about what will be in the collection) People. Solomon R. Guggenheim; Peggy Guggenheim; Pegeen Vail Guggenheim – desperately needs referencing work; Hilla Rebay