Today is the 136th birthday of the man who is widely recognized as the co-founder of Cubism: Georges Braque. While his counterpart’s name is much
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Happy 90th Birthday Yves Klein
Today is the 90th birthday of the French artist Yves Klein. His influence in the minimalist discipline is undeniable. His vision has pushed the art world
Happy 174th Birthday Henri Rousseau
Today is the 174th birthday of the artist Henri Rousseau. The world is a better place because he was in it still feels the loss
Happy 112th Birthday Samuel Beckett
Today is the 112th birthday of the playwright Samuel Beckett. Waiting for Godot was a big read one summer at Interlochen, it went around my group
Happy 80th Birthday Rudolf Hametovich Nureyev
Today is the 80th birthday of the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. His strength and grace are unparalleled. The world is a better place because he
Happy 131st Birthday Sylvia Beach
Today is the 131st birthday of the publisher and book shop owner, the book shop owner Sylvia Beach. Her influence and support helped some of
Happy 129th Birthday Pearl White
Today is the 129th birthday of the actress and activist Pearl While. The world is a better place because she was in it and still
Joyeux 102e anniversaire de naissance d’Edith Piaf
Aujourd’hui, c’est le 102e anniversaire d’Edith Piaf. Cette année marque le 52e anniversaire de sa mort, malheureusement, qui est six ans de plus que le
Happy 158th Birthday Georges Seurat
Today is the 158th birthday of the artist Georges Seurat. My first exposure to his work was in the hallway of my elementary school. A
Happy 323rdd Birthday Voltaire
Today is the 323rd birthday of the philosopher, poet, playwright and beloved Frenchman: Voltaire. Imprisoned twice, exiled twice, and exhumed twice, his life story reads
Happy 79th Birthday Jean Seberg
Today is the 79th birthday of the actress Jean Seberg. I do love that a girl from Iowa can become so beloved by the French.
Happy 114th Birthday Diana Vreeland
Today is the 114th birthday of Diana Vreeland. She was and continues to be the arbiter of style, even after her death 20+ years ago. Do
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