Hannah Smith (philanthropist)

Hannah Smith (philanthropist)

Hannah Smith (1897–1960) was an American arts patron, philanthropist, and advocate for social change. Legendary for her salon parties, she enjoyed being the conduit for many unlikely meetings and collaborations. In 1938, when a significant number of European artists were fleeing Europe, she started the Hannah Smith Agency in New York City. The Agency represented a select group of artists and thinkers, embodying Smith’s knack for collecting artists and ideas.

Read more about Hannah Smith (philanthropist):  Background, The 1920s, The 1930s, The Hannah Smith Agency

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