Marjorie B. Cohn, Classic Modern: The Art Worlds of Joseph Pulitzer Jr., 2012. Published by the Harvard Art Museums. Distributed by Yale University Press.
The Harvard Faculty Club, 20 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Marjorie B. Cohn, Carl A. Weyerhaeuser Curator of Prints, Emerita, Harvard Art Museums
Joseph Pulitzer Jr., well known as editor and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, built one of the greatest private art collections of the twentieth century. This biography is the first to focus on his collecting—perhaps his greatest passion.
4pm - Illustrated talk by the author and a conversation with Emily Rauh Pulitzer
5pm - Reception and book signing
Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required.
RSVP by October 26, 2012, to am_membership [at] harvard [dot] edu or 617-495-4544. Registration for this event is at capacity.
Complimentary parking at Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street.