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15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 11, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates the 657th birthday of Italian writer and poet Christine de Pizan. She is considered the first woman in Europe to support herself solely by writing professionally. Christine de Pizan was born in the Republic of Venice on this day in 1364. She spent her childhood exploring libraries in the court of France’s King Charles V, where her father served as court astrologer. Armed with a pen and her love of literature, she began writing romantic ballads in 1393. This early foray into wordsmithing enraptured several powerful patrons, including King Charles VI. De Pizan is best known today for her role in a medieval literary feud that rivals any modern celebrity drama. It began in the early 1400s with heated debates regarding the popular poem “The Romance of the Rose.” De Pizan denounced the work’s treatment of women and struck back in 1405 with one of her most famous works, “The Book of the City of Ladies.” In it, she incorporated stories that highlighted the leadership and wisdom of important women from history and mythology. She released the sequel, “The Treasure of the City of Ladies,” later that year, completing the series now considered to be among the earliest feminist literature. Throughout her career, de Pizan published 10 volumes of poetry, many of which were “complaints,” the term for medieval protest poems and songs against vice or injustice. Today, de Pizan is among the 1,038 influential women represented in Judy Chicago’s iconic 1970s art installation “The Dinner Party” on display at the Brooklyn Museum. Happy Birthday, Christine de Pizan! Location: , , , , Tags: , , , , ,
15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 10, 2021 Today’s Doodle honors Ecuadorian Quechua activist Tránsito Amaguaña on her 112th birthday. She was an advocate who fought to secure legal rights for Ecuador’s farm workers, Indigenous communities, and women. Rosa Elena Tránsito Amaguaña Alba or “Mama Tránsito” was born on this day in 1909 in San Miguel de Pesillo, Ecuador. Her family were huasipungueros—farmers who labored seven days a week on a hacienda with no pay except a small plot of land for growing food. Although Amaguaña’s mother hoped she could attend school long enough to become literate, her education was cut short when she was forced into domestic work on the hacienda at a young age. In 1930, Amaguaña walked barefoot for several days to Quito with her small children in tow over 25 times to join protesters in demanding a salary and a day of rest each week for hacienda workers like her family and neighbors. This event marked the start of Amaguaña’s tireless lifelong activism. She fulfilled her mother’s wish on trips to Cuba where she learned to read and write; and how to organize land collectives and labor unions. She helped organize Ecuador’s first farm worker unions and in 1931, she participated in the unions’ first strike in Olmedo. Amaguaña continued traveling throughout the region but returned to Quito often, where she developed a close friendship with fellow activist . Alongside other Indigenous leaders, they co-founded the Federación Ecuatoriana de Indios in 1944 which advocated for terminating hacienda ownership and returning the land to the local workers. After years of struggle, labor laws were eventually passed to protect farm workers. Not wanting Indigenous children to face the same education restrictions she experienced, Amaguaña helped found four schools with classes taught in Spanish and Quechua. A school in Guayaquil, Ecuador that bears her name preserves her multifaceted legacy. Happy Birthday, Tránsito Amaguaña! Location: Tags: , , , , , , ,
15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 9, 2021 As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people are coming together to help one another now more than ever. We’re launching a Doodle series to recognize and honor many of those on the front lines. Today, we’d like to say: To all doctors, nurses, and medical workers, thank you. Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by following . about the latest ways we’re responding, and how our products can help people stay connected during this time. Location: , , , Tags: , , , , , ,
15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 8, 2021 Whether blaring from speakers of a music festival mainstage or into the headphones of millions of listeners worldwide, the music of Swedish superstar DJ, producer, songwriter, and humanitarian Tim Bergling—known best by his stage name Avicii—is widely considered to have forever altered the trajectory of the Pop genre. Today’s video Doodle, set to one of his most iconic tracks “Wake Me Up,” celebrates his 32nd birthday and honors his legacy as one of the first artists to elevate electronic dance music to mainstream global success. On this day in 1989, Tim Bergling was born into a family of creatives in Stockholm, Sweden. From 60s soul to 80s glam-rock, multi-genre musical experiences played an important role in his upbringing. By 16, he was mixing tunes in his bedroom, and began writing uplifting, melodic electronic music soon after. In 2011 he released the dance anthem ‘Levels’ under the name “Avicii,” breaking ground as one of the first electronic music tracks to climb the Pop charts. Desiring more than just industry success, Bergling also set off on “House for Hunger,” a 2012 American tour that donated its proceeds to combating food insecurity worldwide. That year, Madonna joined him in closing Miami’s Ultra Music Festival, where the pair broke the festival’s live stream viewer record. From 2011 to 2016, Bergling played an estimated 220 Avicii sets globally, including a five-year residency in Ibiza and sold-out shows at the 16,000 person Ericsson Globe arena in Stockholm. In addition to breaking down sonic boundaries with hits like the 2013 bluegrass-house-hybrid “Wake Me Up,” Bergling was also among the first DJs and producers to share the spotlight previously reserved for vocalists and instrumentalists. Within a few years, Bergling racked up over a dozen global music awards such as Swedish Grammis Awards for Best Innovator and Best Artist , as well as a World Music Award for Best Electronic Dance Artist . In the U.S. he was nominated for several Grammys and won the American Music Award for Electronic Dance Music Artists , the Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song , and the MTV Music Award for Best Dance Music Video . Like so many individuals globally, Bergling struggled with his mental health for years. Unfortunately, he died by suicide in 2018 at the age of 28. In 2021, it was announced that Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe Arena would be changed to Avicii Arena. A symbol of Swedish pride, the arena stands today not only as an events venue but also as a hub for the exchange of ideas focused on mental health. This initiative is led by the , an organization founded by the Bergling family to honor Tim’s life and legacy, remove the stigma attached to suicide, and promote mental health awareness, especially among young people worldwide. Additionally, the foundation supports aid work in areas where Tim had a passion such as climate change, global hunger and preservation of wildlife and endangered species. Here’s to you, Avicii. about Tim, the foundation’s work, and the inspiration for today’s video Doodle in a conversation with his father, Klas Bergling. Special thanks to the Tim Bergling Foundation for their collaboration on the project. Below Tim’s father, Klas Bergling, shares his thoughts on the Doodle and Tim’s legacy. I will never forget when Tim played in a park called Strömparterren in Stockholm in the early days of his career. He’d told me explicitly to not come — maybe because it wasn’t very cool to have your father around at that age — but I went anyway and hid behind a tree. It was a great evening and I remember feeling surprised, amazed and very proud. When I came to find him backstage afterwards, he was so glad I came. The Doodle is fantastic, my family and I feel honored and Tim would have been very proud and love it. It is a friendly and warm story of a young man fulfilling his dream to be a DJ and at the same time telling us that our journey in life is not always easy despite fame and fortune. Pictured: Tim Bergling Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Tim Bergling Foundation Pictured: Klas and Tim Bergling Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Tim Bergling Foundation Pictured: Tim Bergling Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Tim Bergling Foundation Pictured: Tim Bergling Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Tim Bergling Foundation Doodler Q&A Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Doodler Alyssa Winans. Below, she shares her thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. What was your creative approach for this Doodle? Why did you choose this approach? A. I knew from the beginning that I had to carefully consider what scenes we would include in the video. The truth is Tim struggled a great deal during the touring part of his adulthood, and I wanted to find a way to both touch on the realities of that experience, while still celebrating and honoring his life in a way that fit the lyrics and tone of the track. I ultimately decided to spend the majority of the video on the aspects of his life he loved, with a few symbolic moments to allude to some of the more emotionally challenging experiences. Style-wise, Olivia and I mimicked loose, sketchy pencil line animation with speckled airbrush rainbow sprays for the color. I wanted to find a style that was a nod to the EDM style of Tim’s music, but was still flexible enough to support each of the emotions within the video. Q. Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? Are there specific elements of the artwork that have symbolic meaning? A. Between the documentary and various movie clips, there is so much footage of Tim in his element. I was grateful to be able to see snippets of his life, and I was inspired to incorporate the same feeling of warmth and wonder he approached music with. As for symbolic meaning, I included the hand scene to both fit the lyrics of the song, but also as a nod to the symbol I often saw Tim use to show care and appreciation to the people that loved and supported his work. One of the more sober scenes is one Olivia animated, where the crowds at a concert slowly lift to fill the screen. This is an artistic transition to change scenes, but is also meant to symbolize the overwhelmed feeling Tim might have experienced at these shows. Q. What was your favorite part about the creation of this Doodle? A. Honestly, the research phase was very meaningful to me. As someone who has also struggled with depression, seeing the strength Tim showed during both the inspiring and difficult realities of his story in turn gave me strength. 2020 and 2021 have been hard years. To spend so much time watching footage of Tim’s warmth and the joy he took in creating music with genuine love and care made everything a little easier. Q. What message do you hope people take away from your Doodle? A. I hope people continue to love and cherish Tim’s memory. I also hope people worldwide are inspired to learn more about and discuss mental health openly, especially as we collectively live through such a challenging time in global history where so many may be struggling in unseen ways. 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15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 7, 2021 Today’s Doodle honors Brazil’s Independence Day or as it's known in Portuguese, Sete de Setembro . Referencing the book, Linha do Tempo do Design Gráfico Brasileiro, London-based guest artist illustrates a vintage stamp from Brazilian design history to interpret the colors and significance of the Brazilian flag. Today’s Doodle artwork acknowledges the history of printing and its connection to independence. With few exceptions, the first printed materials and typographies only started being produced nationally after independence. One of the most remarkable pieces of this early stage in print production are stamps named Olho de boi —noted as the second international stamp produced in the world. The Doodle’s design is also inspired by the Brazilian flag and its 27 stars reflect the Southern Hemispheric constellations such as the Southern Cross, the Greater Dog, and the Water Serpent—representing Brazil’s 27 states, too. Twenty-seven stars rest in the borders of the Doodle and the green, yellow, and blue letters mimic the color order of the flag. O Doodle de hoje celebra o Dia da Independência do Brasil, conhecido como 7 de Setembro. Em referência ao livro "Linha do Tempo do Design Gráfico Brasileiro", o artista convidado e baseado em Londres Arthur Vergani ilustra um selo vintage da história do design brasileiro para interpretar as cores e o significado da bandeira do Brasil. A arte desse Doodle reconhece a história da impressão e sua conexão com a independência. Com poucas exceções, os primeiros materiais e tipografias impressos só começaram a ser produzidos nacionalmente depois da independência! Uma das peças de maior destaque dessa etapa inicial da produção de impressos compõe a série de selos chamados Olho de Boi, conhecida como a segunda no mundo a ser produzida internacionalmente. O design do Doodle também foi inspirado na bandeira brasileira e suas 27 estrelas que refletem constelações do Hemisfério Sul, como o Cruzeiro do Sul, Cão Maior e Hydra, assim como os 27 estados do Brasil. Vinte e sete estrelas aparecem nas bordas do Doodle com as letras verde, amarela e azul representando a ordem das cores na bandeira nacional. Location: Tags: , , , , , , ,
15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 6, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Labor Day, a federal holiday in honor of the indispensable role of the U.S. workforce. In September 1882, the first unofficial celebrations of Labor Day took place as thousands paraded in New York City’s Union Square. Today, the holiday is observed on the first Monday in September--both to honor this historic march and provide a three-day weekend for millions of workers. Whether a construction worker, firefighter or medical personnel—today’s Doodle honors the professions of those on the frontline working hard day in and day out for our society. Here’s to the perseverance of America’s workforce. Happy Labor Day! Location: Tags: , , , ,
15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 6, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates the centennial birthday of Spanish writer Carmen Laforet, best known for her no-frills, realist prose. Carmen Laforet Díaz was born on this day in 1921 in Barcelona, Spain. Her 1945 novel Nada is still widely considered one of Spain’s most significant contemporary novels. She spent her early years in the Canary Islands—a safe haven from the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War . At 18, she returned with her family to Barcelona to study philosophy before moving to Madrid where she found a city scrambling to recover from domestic unrest. It was in this tumultuous climate that Laforet wrote the manuscript for Nada--the story of an 18-year-old orphan’s struggle in post-war Barcelona. The story's candid existentialist narration portrayed the era’s harsh realities from a fresh perspective with a simple writing style, contrasting the convoluted prose that characterized many Spanish works at the time. Laforet’s innovative novel won her the first Nadal Prize, an award for unpublished authors that is today regarded as one of Spanish literature’s most prestigious honors. In addition to celebrating Laforet’s work, the prize included the publication of Nada, which immediately became a national sensation. Laforet’s frank, realist prose reinvigorated the literary arts of a war-torn country while inspiring a new generation of women novelists. Along with several collections of short stories, a novella and travel books, Laforet published three additional novels into the late 1960s. Nada has never gone out of print, retaining its place in the nation's literary life. Happy Birthday, Carmen Laforet! Location: Tags: , , , ,
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15.09.2021 13:15 Date: September 5, 2021 Chilean educator, physicist and poet Nicanor Parra, a founder of the literary movement known as “anti-poetry,” said that he taught physics to make a living and wrote poetry to stay alive. Today’s Doodle celebrates Parra’s 107th birthday and his legacy as one of the most significant Latin American poets in contemporary history. In 1914, Nicanor Segundo Parra Sandoval was born on this day in San Fabián de Alico, Chile. He published his first poetry collection as an undergraduate student of mathematics, physics and education in 1937. Although he went on to teach as a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Chile in 1952--a position he held for close to 40 years--Parra is best known today not for his scientific career but for his poetry. His most famous collection, Poemas y antipoemas was published in 1954. Parra coined his work “antipoetry” because it rebelled against the formality and highbrow subjects of traditional poetry. Instead, his poems described the challenges of everyday life using the language spoken by common people in Chile. Even more rebelliously, Parra often used dark humor and sarcasm to make his points. The antipoet wanted to make poetry accessible and relevant to everyone. Throughout a trailblazing career decorated by some of the highest honors for Spanish-language literature, Parra published dozens of poetry collections. This body of work has since been extensively translated for an international readership. His global prestige extended into the scientific community as one of the leading experts on Newtonian physics and many of his pupils are still working physicists today. Happy Birthday, Nicanor Parra! Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags: , , , , ,
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06.09.2021 02:31 Date: September 3, 2021 Get vaccinated. Wear a mask. Save lives. As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, help stop the spread by finding and following . about resources to help you and your communities stay informed and connected, and the latest ways we're responding. Location: , Tags: , , , , ,
06.09.2021 02:31 Date: September 3, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates the 80th birthday of Russian journalist and author Sergei Dovlatov. Both at home and abroad, Dovlatov captured the contemporary experience of Soviet citizens and dissidents in his masterful yet irreverent writing—regarded among the most influential and widely read Russian literature of the late 20th-century. Sergei Dovlatov was born on this day in 1941 in the Eastern Russian city of Ufa and was raised in Leningrad in a family of creatives. He made his early living as a journalist and wrote fictional short stories that reflected the minutiae of daily Soviet life. Due to government censorship, his prose was first published in the late 1970s via samizdat, an underground publication network. Dovlatov emigrated to New York City in 1979, carrying a lone suitcase with the hope of literary freedom. He soon established himself in U.S. writing circles as the co-editor of “The New American,” a successful émigré newspaper. The first of his short stories were published in 1980 by “The New Yorker” which introduced a mass readership to Dovlatov’s trademark brand of Russian humor. After this success, he wrote a new book almost annually. This body of work includes “The Suitcase,” referenced in the Doodle artwork. This beloved 1986 collection of witty autobiographical short stories was inspired by the contents of the suitcase he carried with him to the U.S. Although his work wasn’t published in his home country until 1989, Dovlatov is a household name in Russia today. His legacy is concretized on Sergei Dovlatov Way, a New York City street corner where Dovlatov penned many of his most famous works. Happy Birthday, Sergei Dovlatov! Location: Tags: , , , ,
06.09.2021 02:31 Date: September 3, 2021 As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people are coming together to help one another now more than ever. We’re launching a Doodle series to recognize and honor many of those on the front lines. Today, we’d like to say: To all doctors, nurses, and medical workers, thank you. Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by following . about the latest ways we’re responding, and how our products can help people stay connected during this time. Location: , , , , , , Tags: , , , , , ,
