Summary

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, founded in 1937, is is one of the best-known museums in New York City and one of the 20th century’s most important architectural landmarks. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright it is home to a renowned permanent collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art, and also features special exhibitions throughout the year. Located on the Upper East Side in New York City it is the first museum opened by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, and is often called simply The Guggenheim. The Museum, which will celebrate its 50th year anniversary beginning in 2009, recently underwent an extensive, three year renovation. In September, 2008, the Board of Trustees of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation confirmed the appointment of Richard Armstrong as its fifth director, effective November 4, 2008. He succeeds Thomas Krens who served as Director from 1998.

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