The Empress and I

Name: The Empress and I
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SKU: 9788857244341
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How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art

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The Empress and I offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a powerful empress through the eyes of someone who was intimately acquainted with her. This memoir explores the complex relationship between the narrator and the empress, shedding light on personal and political dynamics within an intriguing historical context. It's a vivid account of friendship and power, revealing the empress's influence and personal struggles without compromising the rich tapestry of historical events.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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The Empress and I

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The Empress and I explores a unique alliance between two brilliant women.

The book vividly describes how a treasure trove of modern art, now worth billions, was acquired for a relatively modest sum in the 1970s. Its author is a former New York Museum of Modern Art curator who served as an art advisor to the Empress of Iran.

She cites numerous personal and previously confidential documents, including reports and extensive communications with artists, art dealers, auction houses, and notable museum colleagues.

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The Empress and I reveals the intertwined stories of Donna Stein's art acquisition and her advisory role to Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran. It paints a vibrant picture of Iran in the 1970s, capturing political intrigue and cultural exploration while discussing the challenges of curating a significant art collection. The memoir provides insight into Stein's personal journey and her reflections on art, empire, and the turbulent socio-political landscape of the time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788857244341

Publisher: Skira

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2021

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Contributors:

Edited by Donna Stein

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Donna Stein, former Deputy Director of the Wende Museum of the Cold War in Culver City, is also an art historian, curator and essayist. For more than 30 years, she has organized exhibitions in all media, primarily on nineteenth- and twentieth-century art, for prestigious institutions around the world, including Asia and Europe. She has published over 100 articles and more than 40 books and catalogues related to her curatorial interests.