Peggy Guggenheim's London Years Get First Museum Survey
From April 25 to October 19, 2026, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection will host 'Peggy Guggenheim in London: The Making of a Collector.' This will be the first major museum exhibit dedicated to her experiences in London, particularly her initial gallery, Guggenheim Jeune, which operated at 30 Cork Street from 1938 to 1939. Curators Gražina Subelytė and Simon Grant aim to highlight how this phase was pivotal in shaping Guggenheim's journey as a collector and advocate for twentieth-century art. Guggenheim Jeune was essential in redefining Britain's art scene before World War II, promoting contemporary art alongside other galleries like the Redfern Gallery and the Mayor Gallery, which pushed against traditional norms.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs April 25 to October 19, 2026
- First museum survey of Peggy Guggenheim's London years
- Focuses on her first gallery, Guggenheim Jeune
- Gallery was active at 30 Cork Street from 1938 to 1939
- Curated by Gražina Subelytė and Simon Grant
- Guggenheim Jeune increased visibility of contemporary art in prewar Britain
- London institutions were largely conservative at the time
- Other contemporary galleries included Redfern, Mayor, and London Gallery
Entities
Artists
- Peggy Guggenheim
Institutions
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Guggenheim Jeune
- Redfern Gallery
- Mayor Gallery
- London Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- 30 Cork Street