Discover the untold stories of the visionary women who shaped the Museum of Modern Art in this captivating hardcover book, *Inventing the Modern*. Through meticulously researched profiles, this volume reveals how fourteen trailblazing figures—from founders to curators—defied societal norms to establish MoMA as a global beacon of avant-garde art. A must-read for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this book illuminates the overlooked contributions that transformed modern art curation forever.
### Key Features
– Chronicles the lives of 14 pioneering women who built MoMA’s legacy, including Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and Iris Barry
– Features essays by renowned authors like Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff and art historian Nell Irvin Painter
– Edited by Ann Temkin and Romy Silver-Kohn with a foreword by Anna Deavere Smith
– Combines rich historical narratives with rare insights into early 20th-century art movements
– Hardcover edition designed as a collector’s item for art book lovers
### Ideal For
– Art historians seeking deeper context about MoMA’s formative years
– Feminists interested in stories of women who redefined cultural institutions
– Museum professionals inspired by innovative approaches to curation and public engagement
