Berthe Weill's Impact on Picasso and Matisse at Grey Art Museum

Berthe Weill, a pioneering art dealer in early 20th-century Paris, played a crucial role in promoting avant-garde artists like Picasso and Matisse. Opening her gallery in 1901, she was among the first to exhibit Matisse's work in 1902, despite facing challenges due to her unconventional approach and difficult personality. Weill often turned away clients she deemed uncommitted, yet she encouraged influential figures like Gertrude Stein to invest in emerging artists. Her gallery, Galerie B. Weill, operated for four decades, showcasing groundbreaking art that often faced criticism, including Modigliani's controversial nudes. Despite her significant contributions, Weill's legacy has been largely overlooked in art history, overshadowed by her male contemporaries. A new exhibition at the Grey Art Museum aims to rectify this by highlighting her impact on the Parisian art scene and the artists she championed, restoring her rightful place in the narrative of modern art.