Today in History: Freddie Mercury born in 1946 He was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar (Sept. 5, 1946) but would later change his name to Freddie Mercury - the flamboyant lead singer of the iconic rock group Queen, who was…
Today in History: Oskar Schlemmer born in 1888 Oskar Schlemmer was a German painter, sculptor, designer and choreographer associated with the Bauhaus school. Schlemmer studied at the Stuttgart Art Academy. Between 1920 and 1929, he taught at the Bauhaus in…
Today is National Wildlife Day Observed annually on September 4th since 2005, National Wildlife Day serves to bring global awareness and education about the growing number of endangered animals and the need for conservation and preservation. Inquiries about this original,…
Today in History: Titanic found in 1985 On this day in 1985, a team of American and French researchers discovered the sunken wreck of the luxury liner RMS Titanic south-southeast of the coast of Newfoundland in a depth of 12,500…
Today in History: Josef Müller-Brockmann passed away in 1996 Josef Müller-Brockmann studied architecture, design, and history of art at the Kunstgewerbeschule and the University in Zurich. At the age of 22, he opened his own studio with a focus on…
Beatles’ Last Commercial Performance in 1966 Popular British rock group, the Beatles, played their last live concert in front of a paying public at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The band came together one last time for an unannounced…
Today in History: German writer and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born today in 1794 For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Goethe #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor #graphicdesign #designporn…
Today is National Red Wine Day It’s Red Wine Day! There are many different types of red wine to enjoy — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Malbec, and Shiraz are a few examples. With over 900 million gallons of wine consumed…
Today in History: Man Ray born in 1890 On this day in 1890, the American artist, designer and photographer Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky) was born in Philadelphia. Man Ray was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealism movements. After…
Today in History: First America’s Cup held in 1851 The America’s Cup is awarded to the winner of a race between sailing yachts. Thought to be the oldest international sporting trophy to be still awarded today, the cup’s name was…