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Pow! Right in the Eye!: Thirty Years behind the Scenes of Modern French Painting (Abakanowicz Arts and Culture Collection)

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Book Synopsis: Memoir of a provocative Parisian art dealer at the heart of the 20th-century art world, available in English for the first time. Berthe Weill, a formidable Parisian dealer, was born into a Jewish family of very modest means. One of the first female gallerists in the business, she first opened the Galerie B. Weill in the heart of Paris’s art gallery district in 1901, holding innumerable exhibitions over nearly forty years. Written out of art history for decades, Weill has only recently regained the recognition she deserves.

Under five feet tall and bespectacled, Weill was beloved by the artists she supported, and she rejected the exploitative business practices common among art dealers. Despite being a self-proclaimed “terrible businesswoman,” Weill kept her gallery open for four decades, defying the rising tide of antisemitism before Germany’s occupation of France. By the time of her death in 1951, Weill had promoted more than three hundred artists—including Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Diego Rivera, and Suzanne Valadon—many of whom were women and nearly all young and unknown when she first exhibited them. Pow! Right in the Eye! makes Weill’s provocative 1933 memoir finally available to English readers, offering rare insights into the Parisian avant-garde and a lively inside account of the development of the modern art market.

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Discover the Untold Stories of the Parisian Art World with Pow! Right in the Eye!

Step into the captivating world of modern French painting with Pow! Right in the Eye!: Thirty Years behind the Scenes of Modern French Painting from Abakanowicz Arts and Culture Collection. Immerse yourself in the provocative memoir of Berthe Weill, a trailblazing Parisian art dealer, and unlock the secrets of the 20th-century art scene.

Unveiling the fascinating life of Weill, this book takes you on a journey through history, providing a rare glimpse into the untold stories of a formidable woman who defied societal norms and championed unknown artists. As one of the first female gallerists, Weill revolutionized the art world, opening the Galerie B. Weill in 1901 and hosting countless groundbreaking exhibitions for almost forty years.

Weill's unwavering commitment to artists and her rejection of exploitative business practices set her apart from her contemporaries. Despite being considered a "terrible businesswoman," she nurtured and supported over three hundred artists, including renowned names such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Amedeo Modigliani. Many of these artists were young, unknown, and, notably, women when Weill first introduced them to the world.

With Pow! Right in the Eye!, you'll not only gain invaluable insights into the Parisian avant-garde but also witness the fascinating development of the modern art market. This long-overdue English translation of Weill's provocative 1933 memoir provides an intimate account of the challenges she faced, the triumphs she achieved, and her tireless efforts in promoting groundbreaking artists.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the hidden history of the art world and experience first-hand the passion and determination of a remarkable woman who shaped the course of modern art. Order your copy of Pow! Right in the Eye! today and be inspired by the indomitable spirit of Berthe Weill.

Order now and unveil the secrets of the Parisian avant-garde.

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