Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey | Twentyseven Toronto

Rebecca Godfrey's Peggy is a blazingly fresh interpretation of a woman who defies every expectation to become an original

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In Venice, 1958, heiress and renowned art collector Peggy Guggenheim basks in the sun at her grand palazzo on the Grand Canal. Despite her glamorous lifestyle, Peggy reflects on her unconventional journey from a sheltered upbringing in New York to being an independent, iconoclastic woman. Rebecca Godfrey's Peggy is a refreshing take on a woman who defies all expectations to become a true original. Raised by two prominent Jewish families, Peggy's life is forever changed at fourteen when her father tragically dies on the Titanic. This pivotal event leads Peggy to embrace a life of passion, personal freedom, and above all, a belief in the transformative power of art. As she navigates the exclusive but sexist and antisemitic art worlds of New York and Europe, Peggy encounters numerous men who are captivated by her wealth, but underestimate her intellect, talent, and vision. Throughout her journey, Peggy must balance her devotion to her family with her desire to break free from their narrow

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