Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Guggenheim
proper noun
/ˈɡʌɡənhaɪm/
Definition
A name associated with a famous series of museums and an art foundation that collects and exhibits modern and contemporary art.
Examples
- The Guggenheim Museum in New York is home to numerous masterpieces of modern art.
- Visitors flock to the Guggenheim to admire both its art collection and its iconic architecture.
- The Guggenheim Foundation supports artists and art education around the world.
Meaning
The term Guggenheim primarily refers to the Guggenheim Museum, particularly the one located in New York City, which is renowned for its unique architectural design by Frank Lloyd Wright and its extensive collection of modern art.
Synonyms
- Guggenheim Museum
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Guggenheim Foundation
