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Mary Gabriel

    1. leden 1955

    Mary Gabrielová, s rozsáhlými zkušenostmi z novinářské práce, se věnuje psaní životopisů. Její díla se ponořují do životů fascinujících osobností, odhalují jejich komplexnost a dobové souvislosti. Gabrielová přistupuje k psaní s hlubokým pochopením pro historický kontext a lidskou psychiku, čímž čtenářům přináší poutavé a pronikavé portréty.

    Burst! Abstract Painting After 1945
    Notorious Victoria
    Love And Capital
    Madonna: A Rebel Life
    The Art of Acquiring: A Portrait of Etta & Claribel Cone
    Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler
    • 2023
    • 2023

      Burst! Abstract Painting After 1945 looks at the close, but previously unexplored relationship between Abstract Expressionism and Art Informel. Through texts and close to hundred illustrations, the book describes a vital creative exchange across the Atlantic that would entirely redefine painting. With works by Jean Dubuffet, Natalia Dumitresco, Helen Frankenthaler, Asger Jorn, Lee Krasner, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and many others.

      Burst! Abstract Painting After 1945
    • 2023

      In this riveting and immersive biography, acclaimed author Mary Gabriel details the meteoric rise and enduring influence of perhaps the greatest pop icon of the modern era: Madonna.[Bokinfo].

      Madonna
    • 2019
    • 2012

      Love And Capital

      • 784 stránek
      • 28 hodin čtení
      4,3(688)Ohodnotit

      A landmark account of romance and revolution, one of the great love stories of all-time.

      Love And Capital
    • 2002

      The story revolves around Etta and Claribel Cone, two Jewish sisters from Baltimore who defied societal norms in the early 20th century. Despite their Victorian appearance, they were free-spirited eccentrics who built a significant collection of modern French art, including avant-garde and erotic pieces that challenged contemporary sensibilities. Their bold choices in art not only reflected their unique personalities but also made a lasting impact on the art world.

      The Art of Acquiring: A Portrait of Etta & Claribel Cone
    • 1998

      Notorious Victoria

      The Uncensored Life of Victoria Woodhull - Visionary, Suffragist, and First Woman to Run for President

      • 386 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení
      3,0(6)Ohodnotit

      The biography delves into the life of Victoria Woodhull, a pioneering figure who made history as the first woman to run for president and address Congress. Known for her controversial views and groundbreaking achievements, she also operated a brokerage firm on Wall Street, challenging societal norms of her era. Journalist Mary Gabriel presents a well-researched and nuanced portrayal of Woodhull, highlighting her significance and the reasons her legacy has been overshadowed, revealing her as a woman who was truly ahead of her time.

      Notorious Victoria