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09.04.2021 06:04 Date: April 9, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Brazilian guest artist , celebrates Brazilian actor, screenwriter, producer, and director Amácio Mazzaropi on his 109th birthday. Through his signature role as the beloved character “Jeca Tatu,” Mazzaropi used humor to address serious topics and became a fixture of Brazilian cinema. Born on this day in São Paulo in 1912, Mazzaropi spent time as a child visiting his grandfather’s country home, which influenced the on-screen persona he later developed. As a teenager, the future icon of Brazilian comedy left home to work for Circo La Paz, a traveling circus. There he came up with the idea to perform as a hillbilly, embodied in Marazzaropi’s future performance as Monteiro Lobato’s character Jeca Tatu. Mazzaropi produced content for radio and television for many years before appearing in his first film, “Sai da Frente” . With his film career off the ground, and after several other roles, Mazzaropi bought Fazenda Santa, a farm turned studio that also served as the location for many of his films. It was here that Mazzaropi opened his own production company in 1958. Mazzaropi wove social commentary into simple language and covered important subjects to great effect, which caused audiences to flock to his productions for over 20 years. Interestingly, while Mazzaropi became one of Brazil’s most acclaimed comedic actors, he was also a major supplier of milk to Leites Paulista. Today, Fazenda Santa is Hotel Fazenda Mazzaropi, home to the Mazzaropi Museum, which has a collection of over 20,000 items. Happy birthday, Amácio Mazzaropi! Guest Artist Q&A with Arthur Vergani Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Brazilian guest artist . Below, he shares his thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q: Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A: Growing up, I’d always heard Mazzaropi’s name here and there in conversations about Brazilian movies and comedy. As an artist myself, I look up to Mazzaropi’s work - in particular how he approached the public and how he dealt with critics. Q: Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? A: In the process of researching for this Doodle, I had the opportunity to watch a couple of his movies! It was impressive learning about his career, including his humble beginnings as part of a circus crew, and how he later created a big studio to produce his own work. It is inspiring to see an artist develop his work independently, while opening doors for other directors, writers, and actors to express their craft alongside him. I was fortunate enough to also stumble upon the online archives of ‘Museu Mazzaropi’ . They have a great selection of items, such as movie cameras he used, clothing, and many other objects. It was great getting a glimpse of his production equipment. Q: What message do you hope people take away from your Doodle? A: I hope people become curious about who Mazzaropi was - curious enough to read about him and watch some of his movies. It is always fun to understand where our ways of making movies and TV shows came from. I also hope that today’s artists become inspired to keep pursuing their dreams and creating work that fills people’s lives with laughter and joy. Early concepts and sketches of the Doodle Location: Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
09.04.2021 02:33 Date: April 9, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates the 78th birthday of Welsh-born rugby winger and coach Clive Sullivan, who made history as the first Black captain of any major British sports team when he was selected to lead the country’s national side, the Great Britain national rugby league team, The Lions. Clive Sullivan was born on this day in the Splott district of Cardiff, Wales. From a young age, he was drawn to the sport of rugby, often playing in school. By his teenage years, he had suffered various rugby-related injuries that required operations on his knees, feet, and shoulders, leading doctors to state he’d never walk normally again. However, Sullivan refused to let this hold him back and worked to overcome his childhood injuries. At just 17, his perseverance paid off when he accepted a trial for Hull Football Club, whom he impressed so much with his tremendous speed that they signed him as a professional player the very next day. Sullivan went on to play over 350 games with Hull FC and over 200 with Hull Kingston Rovers, cementing his status as one of rugby’s most formidable opposition wingers. In 1967, he made his international debut for Great Britain, which granted him his historic captaincy in 1972. After a stint as a coach for Hull FC, the team unexpectedly called him back to compete once again as a player at the age of 39. To honor Sullivan, a section of one of Hull’s most prominent roads was renamed Clive Sullivan Way in 1985. Happy birthday, Clive Sullivan - Thank you for breaking barriers and opening doors for generations to come. Early sketches of the Doodle below Location: Tags: , , , ,
08.04.2021 00:32 Date: April 8, 2021 In recognition of her 116th birthday, today’s Doodle celebrates English-born, South African activist, Helen Joseph. A leading figure of white dissent of the unjust practice of apartheid, Joseph is widely considered one of South Africa’s most influential freedom fighters and women's rights advocates. Born on this day in 1905, Joseph spent her early years living in London. She completed a degree in English at King’s College London in 1927, and later settled in Durban, South Africa. Apartheid laws, which were enacted in 1948, divided South Africa along racial lines and extended to many facets of daily life. In 1951, Joseph took a position with the Garment Workers Union where she met Solly Sachs, who educated Joseph on South Africa’s political landscape and the realities of apartheid. Joseph soon became a founding member of the Congress of Democrats , a white political ally of the African National Congress , and on August 9, 1956, Joseph co-led a march of 20,000 women with the Federation of South African Women on Pretoria’s Union Buildings. Joseph’s fearless opposition resulted in government-led attempts to silence her but despite the backlash, Joseph remained active, taking in the children of exiled or imprisoned political activists, including Nelson and Winnie Mandela’s children. Helen Joseph faced harsh repercussions for her actions, and yet, she persisted. Her lifelong fight to unite the people of South Africa was recognized by the ANC in 1992 with the Isitwalandwe/Seaparankwe Award. In honor of the historic women’s march on Pretoria and the unwavering advocacy of women like Helen Joseph, August 9 was commemorated annually as Women’s Day in South Africa. Happy birthday, Helen Joseph! Learn more about anti-apartheid freedom fighter and women’s rights advocate, Helen Joseph, . Location: Tags: , , , , , , ,
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05.04.2021 18:45 Date: April 6, 2021 Masks are still important. Wear a mask and save lives. As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, help stop the spread by following . about resources to help you and your communities stay informed and connected, and the latest ways we're responding. Location: Tags:
05.04.2021 01:07 Date: April 5, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Istanbul, Turkey-based guest artist , celebrates the 96th birthday of prolific Turkish comedian and actor Sadri Alışık. Born in Istanbul on this day 1925, Mehmet Sadrettin “Sadri” Alışık fell in love with the performing arts at 7 years old after attending a local play. To hide his dramatic ambitions from his father, who disapproved of acting as a career, Alışık enrolled in a university painting program post-high school to disguise the time he spent acting in various Istanbul theatres. Alışık’s clandestine devotion soon paid off, debuting on the silver screen in the 1944 film “Günahsizlar” . His film success led to decades of serious performances in historical and crime dramas before he showcased his dynamic acting skills in comedy. In 1963, he brought Tourist Ömer to life. A comedic and relatable portrayal of an everyday Turkish gentleman, Tourist Ömer was a smash hit that starred in eight movies, an iconic run that came to a sci-fi end in 1974 with “Ömer the Tourist in Star Trek.” Outside of his more than 200 film and television appearances, Alışık loved to paint, sing Turkish classical music, and write poetry. He bid farewell to entertainment with his role in “Yengeç Sepeti” , his 1994 cinematic swan song for which the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival awarded him Best Actor. Today, his legacy lives on in acting studios founded in Istanbul and Ankara, both named in his honor. Happy birthday, Sadri Alışık! Thank you for setting the stage for the future of Turkish performing arts. Guest Artist Q&A with Sedat Girgin Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Istanbul, Turkey-based guest artist . Below, he shares his thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A. Sadri Alışık is a movie star I loved very much as a child. I watched many of his films lying on the carpet in front of the TV. It never would have occurred to me that years later I would be taking part in a project like this. I’m very proud to draw his Doodle. Q. What were your first thoughts when you were approached about working on this Doodle? A. I was excited about the idea of reaching a lot of people with my art. Q. Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? A. I was inspired by Sadri Alışık's melancholic movies, facial expressions, and acting. Early sketches of the Doodle below Location: Tags: , , , , , , , ,
04.04.2021 02:34 Date: April 4, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Senegal’s Independence Day. On this day in 1960, Senegal signed a historic transfer of power agreement which paved the way for its formal declaration of sovereignty on June 20 that same year. The official Senegalese Independence Day observance begins with a national flag-raising ceremony in Dakar, the cosmopolitan capital city located on the Cape Verde Peninsula which is the westernmost point in all of mainland Africa. During the ceremony, Senegal remembers its fight for freedom as the red, green, and golden striped flag—depicted in the Doodle artwork—is hoisted high above the Dakar streets. Along with honoring its proud history, Independence Day is also filled with a celebration of the country’s rich cultural legacy. Annual festivities include dancing to traditional music such as mbalax, a popular percussion-based blend of vocals and Wolof instrumentation, as well as enjoying meals like the national dish of thieboudienne, a Senegalese take on Jollof rice traditionally served with vegetables and marinated fish. Happy Independence Day, Senegal! Location: Tags: , , , ,
