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  1. 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. [1] [2] [3]

  2. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum at 1071 Fifth Avenue between 88th and 89th Streets on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.

  3. Learn about the life and legacy of Solomon R. Guggenheim, the industrialist and collector who founded the Guggenheim Foundation and Museum. Discover how he acquired and displayed his collection of European modernist art, especially nonobjective art, and how he commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design his iconic museum.

  4. Architecture of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum In June 1943, American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) received a letter asking him to design a new building to house a collection of...

  5. Aug 26, 2024 · The Guggenheim Museum grew out of the art-collecting activities of Solomon R. Guggenheim (1861–1949), who was part-heir to a fortune made in the American mining industry by his father, Meyer Guggenheim.

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  6. Solomon Robert Guggenheim was an American businessman and art collector. He is best known for establishing the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in...

  7. Buy General Admission Tickets. Make the most of your time at the museum—explore the exhibitions on view during your visit, download our free digital guide, and find answers to Frequently Asked Questions. TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY USE OF COOKIES © 2024 THE SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION.