Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979) was an American art collector, bohemian, and socialite who played a significant role in shaping the modern art movement. She founded the influential art gallery "Guggenheim Jeune" in London and later established the renowned Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. Throughout her life, Guggenheim championed the works of groundbreaking artists such as Jackson Pollock, Max Ernst, and Marcel Duchamp, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.