Hilla von Rebay

Hilla von Rebay was a pioneering artist and influential curator, best known for founding the Museum of Non-Objective Painting (later the Guggenheim Museum) in New York City. She championed abstract art that emphasizes color, form, and emotion over representational images, helping to popularize modern art in America. Rebay’s eye for innovative artists and her dedication to showcasing non-representational art significantly shaped 20th-century artistic movements. Her work bridged the gap between avant-garde art and the public, leaving a lasting impact on art appreciation and museum curation.