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Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (October 26, 1874 – April 5, 1948) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family through her marriage to financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller Sr.
Learn about the life and achievements of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and a prominent art collector and philanthropist. She founded the Museum of Modern Art, supported social causes, and traveled extensively in Europe.
11 de ago. de 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who cofounded the Museum of Modern Art with two other women in 1929 and supported modern art and social causes. Discover how she influenced Rockefeller Center, Colonial Williamsburg, and other cultural institutions with her wealth and vision.
Library of Congress. It all seemed so predictable. The news that the heir of the Rockefeller fortune was marrying the daughter of a prominent Rhode Island senator made headlines in the fall of...
Una mujer de la alta sociedad y filántropa. Cofundadora del Museo de Arte Moderno (MoMA) y su mayor donante. Abigail Aldrich Rockefeller nació en Providence, Rhode Island. Su padre era Senador Republicano y ella creció yendo y viniendo entre Rhode Island y Washington, DC.
13 de abr. de 2017 · Gardens + Landscapes. Inside Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's Wondrous Maine Garden. The Asian-inspired garden by landscape architect Beatrix Farrand is featured in a new book. By Mitchell Owens. April...
1 de mar. de 2023 · Explore interactive, technology-forward installations that celebrate the history and future of art, technology, and entertainment in New York City at Top of the Rock. The exhibition draws from the vision of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who curated the original New Frontiers program in 1933.
