Color, Form, and Joy: Happy Birthday, Henri Matisse! What a perfect way to end the year! On this day, December 31st, in 1869, the world welcomed the French painter and sculptor, Henri Matisse. Matisse was a master of color and…
The Dawn of an Empire: The USSR is Formed On this day, December 30th, in 1922, a major turning point in 20th-century history occurred: Vladimir Lenin proclaimed the establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The formal announcement,…
A New Chapter: The Founding of Ireland (Eire) On this day, December 29th, in 1937, a new constitution was established by national referendum, formally changing the name of the Irish Free State to Ireland (or Éire). This act was a…
Where It All Began: The Birth of Commercial Cinema! On this day, December 28th, in 1895, history was made at the Grand Cafe in Paris! Brothers Louis and Auguste Lumière, using their invention, the Cinematographe, held the world's first-ever commercial…
The Ultimate Diva: Happy Birthday, Marlene Dietrich! On this day, December 27th, we celebrate the birthday of the iconic German-born American actress and singer, Marlene Dietrich(1901–1992)! Dietrich rose to international stardom as the sultry, unforgettable Lola-Lola in The Blue Angel…
Swiss Style Icon: Remembering Otto Baumberger On this day, December 26th, we remember the passing of the illustrious Swiss painter and poster artist, Otto Baumberger (1889–1961). Baumberger was a master of the Swiss Sachplakat (Object Poster) style, known for its…
The Little Tramp: Remembering Charlie Chaplin On this day, December 25th, we remember the passing of the irreplaceable Sir Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977). An English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer, Chaplin became a global icon of the silent film era through…
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A Jazz Giant: Remembering Oscar Peterson On this day, December 23rd, we remember the passing of the legendary Canadian jazz pianist and composer, Oscar Peterson (1925–2007). Widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson had…
Master of Form: Celebrating Max Bill's Birthday Today, December 22nd, we celebrate the birth of the Swiss master architect, artist, and designer, Max Bill (born 1908)! A true polymath, Bill was heavily influenced by his time studying at the legendary…