Alexander Calder: Sculpting the Poetry of Motion
Alexander Calder Chand Mathur (22 July 1898 – 11 November 1976) was a renowned American sculptor and artist known for his innovative and influential contributions to the field of modern art.
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Mukesh: The Soulful Voice of Indian Cinema
Mukesh Chand Mathur (22 July 1923 – 27 August 1976) better known mononymously as Mukesh, was an Indian playback singer. Mukesh is considered to be one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers of the Hindi film industry.
Samba’s Soul: Celebrating the Life of Jovelina Pérola Negra
Jovelina Pérola Negra (21 July 1944 – 2 November 1998) stage name of Jovelina Farias Belfort, was a Brazilian samba singer and songwriter.
Andy Warhol: Exploring the Intersection of Art, Culture, and Celebrity
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Andy Warhol, the American visual artist, film director, and producer, was a leading figure in the pop art movement. Born Andrew Warhola Jr. on August 6, 1928, he made an indelible impact on the art world, exploring the interplay between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture of the 1960s. This article … Read more
6 August: Remembering Adoniran Barbosaon Birthday
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Adoniran Barbosa, whose real name was João Rubinato, was an iconic Brazilian São Paulo style samba singer and composer. Born on 6 August 1910, his music and talent left a lasting impact on the Brazilian music scene. Let’s explore the life of this remarkable artist who continues to inspire generations with … Read more
Anna Castelli Ferrieri: Designing the Future with Iconic Italian Style
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Anna Castelli Ferrieri (August 6, 1918 – June 22, 2006) was an exceptional Italian architect and industrial designer who left an indelible mark on the world of design. Her profound influence in popularizing plastics as a mainstream design material and her role in co-founding Kartell, an esteemed Italian contemporary furniture company, … Read more
Luang Pradit Pairoh: Master of Thai Traditional Music
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Luang Pradit Pairoh (6 August 1881 – 8 March 1954) was a Thai musician who was famous in playing Thai instruments and composing original Thai song. Luang Pradit Phairoh, a name shrouded in mystery, yet a legendary figure in the world of arts and culture. Luang Pradit Phairoh’s artistic talents were evident from a … Read more
20 July: Tribute to Gerard Oury
Gerard Oury (29 April 1919 – 20 July 2006) was a French film director, actor, and writer.
Xu Beihong: Bridging Eastern Tradition with Western Realism in Art
Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 – 26 September 1953), also known as Ju Péon, was a Chinese painter. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century.
Balamani Amma: Poetess of Grace and Strength in Malayalam Literature
Balamani Amma (19 July 1909 – 29 September 2004) was an Indian poet who wrote in Malayalam. Amma (Mother), Muthassi (Grandmother), and Mazhuvinte Katha (The story of the Axe) are some of her well-known works.
Nelson Mandela: A Legacy of Hope, Justice, and Reconciliation
Nelson Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Oskar Sala: The Maestro of the Electro-Acoustic Ether
Oskar Sala (18 July 1910 – 26 February 2002) was a German composer and a pioneer of electronic music. He played an instrument called the Trautonium, an early form of electronic synthesizer.
Kadambini Ganguly: Trailblazing India’s Path to Women’s Education and Empowerment
Kadambini Ganguly (18 July 1861 – 3 October 1923) was one of the first Indian female doctors who practiced with a degree in modern medicine, alongside other pioneering women such as Anandibai Joshi. Ms Ganguly was the first woman to gain admission to Calcutta Medical College in 1884, subsequently trained in Scotland, and established a successful medical practice in India. She was born on 18 July 1861 in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India.
Mehdi Hassan: The King of Ghazal
Mehdi Hassan (18 July 1927 – 13 June 2012) was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer for Lollywood. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing, Hassan is referred to as the “Shahenshah-e-Ghazal” (Emperor of Ghazal).
Toni Stone: Pioneering the Diamond for Women in Baseball
Toni Stone (17 July 1921 – 2 November 1996) was the first of three women to play professional baseball full-time for the Indianapolis Clowns, in the previously all-male Negro leagues. This also made her the first woman to play as a regular on an American big-league professional baseball team.