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Telling the Story of the Trailblazing Woman Who Championed Modern Art | The Science Survey, February 12, 2025
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A fearless pioneer in the male-dominated art world, Berthe Weill championed avant-garde artists like Picasso and Matisse, shaping the course of modern art.
by Abigael Sidi
Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, and Émile Charmy.
Cubism, Fauvism, Modernism, and Impressionism.
Many artists, many styles – but only one art dealer.
In New York University’s Grey Art Museum lies an homage to Berthe Weill (1865-1951), a 20th-century Parisian art dealer who was regarded by many of her contemporaries as the “Mother of Modern Art.” From 1901 to 1941, Berthe Weill showcased the works of several then-unknown artists, putting her faith in their talent and taking enormous risks.
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