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
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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 89th Birthday Alberto Korda
Today is the 89th birthday of the photographer of one of the most iconic and immediately recognized photographs: Alberto Korda. The world is a better
Happy 127th Birthday Elsa Schiaparelli
Today is the 127th birthday of Elsa Schiaparelli. He designs are still considered cutting edge today, 80 years later. The world is a better place
Happy 134th Birthday Coco Chanel
Today is the 134th birthday of the woman that said, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in
Happy 107th Birthday Willy Ronis
Today is the 107th birthday of the French photographer Willy Ronis. His photographs of mid-century Paris are some of my all time favorites. The world
Happy 119th Birthday Bernice Abbott
Today is the 119th birthday of photographer Bernice Abbot. Her photos of which I am especially drawn to those of New York City are everything a
Happy 54th Birthday Diana, Princess of Wales
Today is the 56th birthday of Lady Di. Her legacy lives on vividly in the hearts and minds of people around the world and even
Happy 121st Birthday Wallis Simpson
Today is the 121st birthday of Wallis Simpson. The king gave up the throne for her. Her style remained impeccable for her entire life. Have you
Happy 89th Birthday Yves Klein
Today is the 89th birthday of the French artist Yves Klein. His influence in the minimalist discipline is undeniable. His vision has pushed the art world
Happy 111th Birthday Samuel Beckett
Today is the 111th birthday of the playwright Samuel Beckett. Waiting for Godot was a big read one summer at Interlochen, it went around my group
Happy Birthday 126th Birthday Max Ernst
Today is the 126th birthday of the artist Max Ernst. I love his work. I believe that I first ‘discovered’ it in a large old volume
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