A Life in Munich Born in Munich, Germany, in 1899, Sofie Fohn lived through a century of profound transformation. While many remember the era for its political upheaval, her life was deeply intertwined with the quiet, persistent act of preserving culture. She was a painter, but her legacy is also defined by her role as an art collector alongside Emanuel Fohn. Together, they navigated a period where art was often caught in the crosshairs of ideology, working to protect works that were at risk of being lost to history. Her connection to the city of Munich remained a constant thread throughout h…