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25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 14, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Paraguay’s National Day, a national holiday that celebrates the anniversary of the country’s official declaration of independence. On this day in 1811, Paraguay became the second independent nation in the Americas. Today’s celebration is marked with the outdoor gathering of family and friends to play soccer, listen to local music, and host barbeques. Found at many of these vibrant cookouts are the national dish of sopa paraguaya and no shortage of yerba mate, a traditional caffeine-rich drink essential to Paraguayan cultural heritage. Another mainstay of Paraguayan Independence Day festivities is the national flag, depicted waving proudly in the Doodle artwork. A symbol of liberation, the Paraguayan flag is among the world’s only national flags that feature different designs on each side! The front of the flag features the national coat of arms as the reverse is emblazoned with the Paraguayan treasury seal, which depicts a yellow lion overlaid on a red Cap of Liberty. ¡Feliz día de la independencia, Paraguay! Location: Tags: , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 13, 2021 Whether they're near or far, make Dad a little piece of art from your heart in today’s interactive, digital card-maker Doodle. Happy Father’s Day! Location: Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 13, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Poland-based guest artist , celebrates the 130th birthday of Polish painter, graphic designer, illustrator, and stage designer Zofia Stryjeńska, who is widely regarded as one of the most significant Polish art deco artists of the early 1900s. Across its countless mediums, Stryjeńska’s bold and adventurous work mirrors her personality as an uncompromising heroine of creativity and artistic expression. Born Zofia Lubańska on this day in 1891 in Kraków, Poland, Zofia Stryjeńska began painting caricatures of her father’s customers in his glove shop, developing a talent that became her life’s passion. But gender barriers stood in the way of her artistic pursuits; barriers she was determined to break. As the Munich Academy of Fine Arts—her top choice of schools—was a traditionally all-male institution, Stryjeńska cut her hair and attended the university disguised as a man. But after a year in Munich, the pressure of keeping her identity hidden pushed her to return home to Kraków. Inspired by the history of her national identity, Stryjeńska began her career at 21 with a series of paintings based on Polish folklore. This modern take on a traditional art form became her hallmark; a style that gained popularity as Poland had recently regained its independence in 1911 and its citizens cherished their historical iconography. Her 1917 series of surrealist lithographs entitled “Bożki Słowiańskie” saw massive success and was printed on everything from postcards to chocolates. An expert of folk costumes and Slavic mythology, Stryjeńska expressed the love of her heritage in work that ranged from wooden chess pieces to ballet costumes, like those designed for the 1930s Polish ballet “Harnasie.” Happy birthday, Zofia Stryjeńska! Guest Artist Q&A with Dixie Leota Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Poland-based guest artist . Below, she shares her thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A. When I studied Art History and was writing an essay about art of the interwar period, I had a chance to get to know more about Zofia Stryjeńska and her life . She became my favorite painter and illustrator. I was captivated by her vibrant, joyful works, by her appreciation of Polish folklore and Slavic beliefs. Looking at her paintings inspires me to grow as an artist and to educate myself about my own culture. Q. What were your first thoughts when you were approached about working on this Doodle? A. I was extremely excited! I always enjoy seeing a Google Doodle on the homepage. Some of them are so creative and beautiful. It’s an honor to be a part of this project. Q. Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? A. I was mainly inspired by the decorative panels “The Four Seasons" with allegories of the months and her depictions of the Polish village during the harvest time. Q. What message do you hope people take away from your Doodle? A. I hope people will Google her! She is worth knowing–not only because she was a great painter and illustrator, but also because of her life and how funny she was ! In a world where a lot of people struggle to name a few female artists, she is the one of many to know. Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags: , , , , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 12, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Brazilian actress Ruth de Souza, who is widely considered one of the first Black theatre actors in the history of Brazil. With performances in theatre, television, and film, Souza cleared the path for future Afro-Brazilian entertainers. Born on this day in 1921 in Rio De Janeiro, Ruth de Souza aspired to be an actor from a young age. As a teenager, she joined Rio’s Black Experimental Theater, a project founded in 1944 to fight against racial discrimination and open doors for Afro-Brazilian talent in the performing arts. Cast in 1945 as an Indigenous woman in the play “The Emperor Jones,” Souza became the first Black actor to grace the stage of Rio de Janeiro’s Municipal Theatre. She made her film debut in 1948, and not even a decade later, the Venice Film Festival nominated Souza for Best Actress for her 1953 performance in “Sinhá Moça” —making her the first Brazilian actress to receive an international award nomination. In addition to the over 30 films she appeared in both at home and abroad, Souza had a prolific career in television, performing in over 20 soap operas. In 2004, the Gramado Film Festival, one of the largest cinema festivals in Brazil, awarded Best Actress to Souza for her role in the film of the same year: “Filhas Do Vento” . Happy birthday, Ruth de Souza! Early sketches of the Doodle below Location: Tags: , , , , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 12, 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: , , , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 11, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Indonesian artist Go Tik Swan, a contemporary master of the ancient art form of designing fabric with hot wax known as batik. Go Tik Swan was born on this day in 1931 in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia. He came of age frequenting his grandfather’s batik workshops, where he absorbed Javanese cultural knowledge from local craftspeople. Fascinated by his ancestry, Swan further explored his heritage by studying Javanese literature and dance at the University of Indonesia. It was during one of his college dance performances that Indonesia’s president caught wind of Swan’s family background in batik manufacturing and commissioned him to create a new batik style; one that he believed could transcend division and unite the Indonesian people. In the 1950s, Swan fulfilled the president’s request by combining regional batik techniques to introduce “Batik Indonesia.” Swan held such high reverence for his craft that he considered each piece of batik to carry philosophical meaning, even developing a motif in the 70s entitled Kembang Bangah as a love letter to his national identity. An expert in Javanese culture, he was also a master of kris and a skilled player of gamelan . He gave back so much to his heritage, the Surakarta government honored him with the noble title of Panembahan Hardjonegoro. Happy birthday, Go Tik Swan! Location: Tags: , , , , , ,
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25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 10, 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: , , , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 9, 2021 Whether they're near or far, make Dad a little piece of art from your heart in today’s interactive, digital card-maker Doodle. Happy Father’s Day! Location: Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 9, 2021 Today’s Doodle is popping up to wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️ Check out some early sketches and a behind-the-scenes look at today’s stop-motion artwork by Doodler Olivia When. Location: Tags: , , , , , , ,
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25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 4, 2021 In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, today’s Doodle celebrates Japanese-American short story author Hisaye Yamamoto, among the first Asian Americans to receive post-war national literary recognition. Throughout an acclaimed career, Yamamoto constructed candid and incisive stories that aimed to bridge the cultural divide between first and second-generation Japanese-Americans by detailing their experiences in the wake of World War II. Born on August 23, 1921, in Redondo Beach, California, Hisaye Yamamoto was the daughter of Japanese immigrant parents. In her teens, Yamamoto wrote articles for a daily newspaper for Japanese Californians under the pen name Napoleon. Following the outbreak of World War II and due to , Yamamoto’s family was among the over 120,000 Japanese-Americans forced by the U.S. to relocate to government prison camps , where they faced violence and harsh conditions. Despite the injustices encountered daily, she kept her literary aspirations alive as a reporter and columnist for the “Poston Chronicle,” the camp newspaper. As the dust settled from the war’s end, Yamamoto was released from the internment camp and returned to the Los Angeles area in 1945. Yamamoto soon found work as a columnist with the “Los Angeles Tribune,” a weekly Black-owned and founded newspaper that sought to diversify the voices in journalism and unify the Angelo Black community with Asian Americans. Over the next three years gathering news for the publication, Yamamoto witnessed firsthand the widespread racism that many underrepresented groups faced. These experiences profoundly changed Yamamoto, who became a literary champion of not just the Asian American community, but for others who also endured discrimination. In 1948, Yamamoto published her first short story, “The High Heeled Shoes,” which inspired Yamamoto to leave journalism and pursue writing full-time, often exploring topics related to the intersection of gender, race, and ethnicity in her works. The adversity she overcame at the prison camp formed the basis for much of Yamamoto’s work, such as her 1950 short story “The Legend of Miss Sasagawara.” She also remained a life-long advocate in the fight against war, racism, and violence. In 1986, Yamamoto’s storytelling won the Before Columbus Foundation’s American Book Award for Lifetime Achievement for her contributions to American multicultural literature. Here’s to you, Hisaye Yamamoto! Listen to Hisaye Yamamoto share what it was like growing up as a second-generation Japanese-American and more about her journey in an exhibit from the American Writers Museum Google is committing more than $10 million to support Asian Pacific Islander organizations in the fight to #StopAsianHate and build safety and equity for the API community. Special thanks to the family of Hisaye Yamamoto for their partnership on this project. Pictured: Hisaye Yamamoto Photo credit: Courtesy of the family of Hisaye Yamamoto Pictured: Hisaye Yamamoto Photo credit: Courtesy of the family of Hisaye Yamamoto Pictured: Hisaye Yamamoto Photo credit: Courtesy of the family of Hisaye Yamamoto Doodler Q&A with Alyssa Winans Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Doodler Alyssa Winans. Below she shares her thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. What does creating a Doodle for Hisaye Yamamoto mean to you personally? A. Reading Yamamoto's work and working on this Doodle amidst all the recent news about rising violence hit especially hard. It's difficult to see elements of history repeating itself, and my heart goes out to all the individuals and families that have been affected. As someone of mixed background, I have a complex relationship with different aspects of my culture, so I feel honored to be able to work on a Doodle for APAHM. I am always glad to see a space where Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, causes, and culture is elevated and celebrated. Q. What was your creative development process and inspiration for this Doodle? A. I started with research, learning as much about Hisaye Yamamoto's life and writing as I could before working on my initial ideas. Her stories felt largely character driven to me, so I tried to bring some of her characters and references to story themes to life in the Doodle. Q. What stands out most for you from Hisaye Yamamoto's legacy? A. I'm not an academic, but I personally think her work provides valuable historical snapshots of not only the Japanese internment camps, but of the narratives of Asian American women of her era. It feels like many of her insights into the struggles and decisions her characters face are still relevant today. Q. What message do you hope people take away from this Doodle? A. I hope people become interested in learning more about her life and works! Location: Tags: , , , , ,
25.05.2021 06:00 Date: May 4, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Bucharest-based guest artist , celebrates multidisciplinary Romanian artist Geta Brătescu on her 95th birthday. Credited as one of the first conceptual artists in Romania, Brătescu rose to international prominence with a series of exhibitions celebrating her prolific career in the 80s. Georgeta Ann Comanescu was born on this day in 1926, north of the capital city of Bucharest in Ploiești, Romania. She worked as a children’s book illustrator in the 1950s, and later in the decade joined the Union of Fine Artists, a state organization through which she travelled the country to sketch Romanians in their everyday lives. A testament to her talent in design, in the early ‘60s she was named the artistic director of the prestigious literary magazine Secolul 20. But it was in the studio that Brătescu created much of her best-known work across a variety of mediums, including drawing, photography, film, and collages of commonplace materials. She was known for tackling themes like the relationship between art and life with a characteristic dry humor, though she frequently resisted categorization of her work. In 1978, Brătescu opened up her space and process to the world in one of her most famous works, the meta black-and-white film, “Atelierul” . In 2017, at the twilight of her seven-decade-long career, Brătescu was given the honor to represent Romania at the prestigious Venice Biennale, and in the same year she was awarded the Ordinul Naţional “Steaua României” , the country’s highest civilian honor. Here’s to an artist who refused to color within the lines–happy birthday, Geta Brătescu! Guest Artist Q&A with Irina Selaru Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Bucharest-based guest artist . Below, she shares her thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A. I remember the days when I was in my early years of high school, and we used to go to the art museum to talk about famous artists and eventually draw their masterpieces. One of those artists was Geta Brătescu, and I remember I was fascinated especially by her tapestries. Now that I think about it, I find it incredible the way that memories from our past come to meet us now. I never thought that I could have this great opportunity to create illustrations for some of my favorite Romanian artists. Q. What were your first thoughts when you were approached about working on this Doodle? A. I was extremely happy. The Doodles from the homepage always brightened my days, and being able to finally do the same for others was a dream come true. Q. Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? A. I was mainly inspired by Geta Brătescu's illustrations and the shapes she used. As I was admiring them, they started to look familiar and turn into the shapes I needed to create the "Google'' typography behind her. I also watched some interviews with Geta Brătescu in order to understand the kind of personality she had. Q. What message do you hope people take away from your Doodle? A. I always thought that art should give the viewer a positive feeling. It should make you forget about your daily problems, at least for a while, and make you feel pure joy. I really enjoy it when everyone has their own idea and concept about a piece of art. Therefore, what I would like people to see when they look at my Doodle, would simply be the beauty of having something to call a real passion. Location: Tags:
