ADFAS Brisbane: Helena Rubenstein-Cosmetics, Art and Wealth (SOLD OUT)
The Power and the Glory-Helena Rubenstein-Cosmetics, Art, and Wealth presented by Lucrezia Walker.
Which country stimulated the beginning of a great cosmetic empire?
“There are no ugly women, only lazy ones”, quipped cosmetics entrepreneur Helena Rubenstein, whose company made her one of the world's richest women. Businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist she was the first self-made female millionaire. She commissioned work from avant-garde artists including Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí - who designed a powder compact for her.
Bring a guest.
Morning Tea provided at the Library.
Which country stimulated the beginning of a great cosmetic empire?
“There are no ugly women, only lazy ones”, quipped cosmetics entrepreneur Helena Rubenstein, whose company made her one of the world's richest women. Businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist she was the first self-made female millionaire. She commissioned work from avant-garde artists including Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí - who designed a powder compact for her.
Bring a guest.
Morning Tea provided at the Library.
Location
State Library of Queensland - Auditorium 1
Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place, South Brisbane QLD 4101
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