PEGGY GUGGENHEIM COLLECTION (EXPANSION AND RENOVATION) – VENICE 1995-2005, (CLEMENTE DI THIENE AND GIACOMO DI THIENE)

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation assumed responsibility for Peggy Guggenheim’s 18th century palazzo and extraordinary Modern art collection in 1979.  In a series of renovations and expansions into acquired neighboring properties, exhibition space was expanded, a garden annex and shop were added, a museum café opened, and the Nasher Sculpture Garden was completed.