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26.03.2022 02:45 Date: March 26, 2022 The Bangladesh flag shown in today’s Doodle features a red disk against a green backdrop. This representation of a sun rising across the nation’s landscape proudly flies in celebration of over 50 years of Bangladesh independence. Bangladesh’s natural beauty contains the longest sea beach in the world in Cox’s Bazar and the world’s largest mangrove forest where the famous Bengal tiger has a roaring good time. The country is affectionately known as the ‘Land of Rivers’ with nearly 700 rivers, including tributaries. This day is often filled with parades and fairs throughout the country. Happy Independence Day, Bangladesh! Location: Tags: , , , ,
25.03.2022 09:15 Date: March 25, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Mexican writer, poet, psychologist and broadcaster Emma Godoy, who was born on this day in 1918 and used her voice to defend the rights and dignity of the elderly. Godoy initially got a master’s degree in Spanish Language and literature. She then earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from the esteemed National Autonomous University of Mexico, in addition to studying Psychology and Pedagogy. She was also a professor of Literature there. Much of Godoy’s life was spent balancing teaching, writing novels, poetry, art criticism and philosophical essays. Her novel, Érase un hombre Pentafácico, was given the Ibero-American Novel Award sponsored by The William Faulkner Foundation in 1962. In 1973, she founded and presided over the Association for the Dignification of Old Age, one of the first organizations to address senior rights. Godoy regularly broadcasted on XEW1 radio in Mexico and further spread awareness of her ideas. This led to the Mexican Government establishing the National institute for Older Adults in 1979. The institution is supported by Emma Godoy’s principles and continues to benefit millions today. Early drafts of the Doodle below Location: Tags: , , , , , ,
25.03.2022 00:15 Date: March 25, 2022 Today's Doodle recognizes Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire. After 400 years of occupation, Greece National Day celebrates the hoisting of Greece’s blue and white flag into the sky as a declaration of its independence. Greece commemorates the holiday with flag-day parades, speeches, and visits to memorial services. These festivities draw thousands of spectators who later enjoy traditional dishes like bakaliaros accompanied by a garlic and potato puree, called skordalia. This important day in history marks the hard-won battle and observes Greece’s continued freedom for over 200 years. Ζήτω η 25η Μαρτίου! Location: Tags: , , , ,
23.03.2022 11:45 Date: March 23, 2022 Today’s Doodle—illustrated by Chile-based guest artist —celebrates the 119th birthday of Elena Caffarena, a feminist lawyer who helped Chilean women win the right to vote in national elections. Considered one of the most important Chilean public figures of the 20th century, Caffarena spearheaded Chile’s workers' rights and women’s rights movements. Caffarena came of age during a time when the working class labored in perilous conditions to earn meager wages. Caffarena attended the University of Chile in the early 1920s and became one of the first Chilean women to earn a law degree. Around this time, she met Luis Emilio Recabarren, a former low-wage worker and union organizer. He deepened her determination to fight for the rights of underserved communities. In 1935, Caffarena co-founded the Movement for the Emancipation of Chilean Women, the first national group to advocate for equal salaries and opportunities for women. Thanks to a bill that Caffarena co-wrote, the Chilean feminists achieved universal suffrage in 1949. Today’s Doodle celebrates her birthday and reflects on all she accomplished for the Chilean working class and women! Guest Artist Q&A with Catalina Bu Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Chile-based guest artist . Below, she shares her thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A: This topic was very meaningful to me, as Elena’s represents a huge step in chilean feminism. Q. What were your first thoughts when you were approached about working on this Doodle? A: I was very honored to be able to portrait her, but also kinda nervous because I’ve always wanted to make a Doodle! Q. Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? A: Before I began to sketch the piece, I collected pictures from the national digital archive and made a moodboard with photos that documented Elena’s work and women who fought with her. I wanted to be very faithful with their spirit and to focus on her political work. In the Doodle, she’s leading a march demanding women's right to vote: one of her most important contributions to our civil rights, as we couldn't participate in polls until 1949. Along her, there are diverse woman from that time but also a modern girl with a mapuche, representing today’s chilean feminist movement. Q. What message do you hope people take away from your Doodle? A: I think all of these women protesting and holding hands stands for sorority and the importance of being together and speaking up against misogyny. Check out some Behind-the-Scenes photos for today’s Doodle artwork Location: , , , , Tags: , , ,
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20.03.2022 01:30 Date: March 20, 2022 Happy National Day to Tunisians everywhere. On this day in 1956, Tunisia achieved independence from nearly a century of French colonial rule. Today marks the northernmost African country’s 66th year of independence. Along with sunny weather and golden beaches, Tunisia boasts a rich history: Roman archaeological sites containing temples, mosaics and one of the largest coliseums in the world, El Jem, an amphitheater that’s still used today. Tunisians traditionally celebrate this day by waving the national flag, holding parades, and laying wreaths in tribute. For many, it’s a day of remembrance and gratitude. Location: Tags: , , , ,
20.03.2022 01:30 Date: March 20, 2022 The northern hemisphere is saying goodbye to cold, barren landscapes and hello to spring’s budding leaves and blooming flowers. Millions around the world put on festivals, feasts and enjoy outdoor activities in celebration of Nowruz, the first day of spring and official start to Persian New Year. Nowruz is one of the oldest holidays and has a rich history that dates back over 3,000 years. The 13-day celebration begins with the vernal equinox when the sun crosses the equator. This widely symbolizes rebirth and the affirmation of life in harmony with nature. For many, common traditions include house cleaning, visiting friends and neighbors, and preparing traditional dishes such as special desserts, herb rice, and fried fish. Happy Nowruz! Check out some Behind-the-Scenes photos for today’s handmade Doodle artwork Location: , , , , , , , , , , Tags: , , , , ,
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16.03.2022 05:01 Date: March 16, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates the life of Nigerian educator, ceramicist, glassworker, and potter Ladi Kwali, who helped introduce the international community to the beauty of Nigerian art through intricately decorated earthenware designs. On this day in 2017, an exhibition of Ladi Kwali’s work at the Skoto Gallery in New York opened. Ladi Dosei Kwali was born around 1925 to a family of potters in Kwali, Abuja, Nigeria. Her aunt taught her the coil and pinch methods of pottery during her childhood, which Kwali later refined into her own style as she fabricated everyday containers ornamented with animal iconography. Local aristocrats soon showcased her masterful work as home decorations, and it was in a royal palace that Michael Cardew—the founder of Abuja’s first potter training facility—discovered her talent in 1950. In 1954, Kwali joined the Abuja Pottery Center, where she made history as the first Nigerian woman to train in advanced pottery techniques. She fused her traditional style with these innovative methods to craft a hybrid collection of pottery stylized with zoomorphic illustration. Kwali continued to break the mold into the 60s with exhibitions across Europe and the Americas, achieving international acclaim. Later in her career, Kwali shared the secrets of her craft with the local community as a university lecturer. She received a doctorate from Ahmadu Bello University in 1977 and the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award in 1980, which is among the nation’s most distinguished academic awards, in honor of her contributions. Kwali is remembered today with each exchange of Nigeria’s twenty Naira note, the first and only Nigerian currency to feature a woman. Here’s to you, Ladi Kwali! Thanks for putting your unique spin on a traditional craft and sculpting a place for future generations of women artisans. Early drafts and concepts of the Doodle Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags:
15.03.2022 19:46 Date: March 16, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates the 200th birthday of French painter Rosa Bonheur, whose successful career inspired a future generation of women in the arts. Rosa Bonheur was born on this day in 1822 in Bordeaux, France. Her early artistic education was facilitated by her father, a minor landscape painter. Although her aspirations for a career in the arts were unconventional for women of the time, Bonheur closely followed the development of artistic traditions through years of careful study and preparing sketches before immortalizing them on canvas. Bonheur's reputation as an animal painter and sculptor grew into the 1840s, with many of her works exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon from 1841 to 1853. Scholars believe an 1849 exhibition of “Plowing in Nivernais,” a government commission that is now housed in France’s Musée Nationale du Château de Fontainebleau, established her as a professional artist. In 1853, Bonheur garnered international acclaim with her painting “The Horse Fair,” which depicted the horse market held in Paris. As her most well-known work, this painting remains on exhibit in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. To honor this celebrated painting, the French Empress Eugénie awarded Bonheur the Legion of Honor—one of the nation’s most prestigious awards, in 1865. Early drafts of the Doodle Location: , , , , , Tags: , , , ,
15.03.2022 19:46 Date: March 15, 2022 Today’s Doodle commemorates Hungarian National Day, also known as Revolution Day. On this day in 1848, the poet of the revolution, Sandor Petőfi and his fellow patriots addressed the nation from the stairs of the Hungarian National Museum, reciting the Nemzeti dal . They declared a list of demands for democratic rights, now known as the 12 Points of the Pest Revolution —a document widely considered among the nation’s most important texts. The famous 12 Points called for the establishment of a Hungarian government and an end to all censorship. By the afternoon, thousands had joined in the cause and sparked the Hungarian Revolution, which later secured the nation’s independence. Today, this anniversary is honored as a National Day and events are held annually at the Hungarian National Museum. At the site of the brave calls for sweeping reforms in 1848, local officials give speeches, recite Petőfi’s Nemzeti dal, and raise the country’s flag, which is depicted waving in the Doodle artwork. ~ A mai Doodle a magyar nemzeti ünnepre, a forradalom napjára emlékezik. 1848-ban ezen a napon a forradalom költője, Petőfi Sándor és hazafi társai a Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum lépcsőjéről szóltak a nemzethez, a Nemzeti dalt elszavalva. Kihirdették a demokratikus jogok követeléseinek listáját, amelyet ma a pesti forradalom 12 pontjaként ismernek – ezt a dokumentumot széles körben a nemzet legfontosabb szövegei között tartják számon. A híres 12 pont a magyar kormány felállítását és minden cenzúra megszüntetését szorgalmazta. Délutánra ezrek csatlakoztak az ügyhöz, és kirobbantották a magyar forradalmat, amely később biztosította a nemzet függetlenségét. Ezt az évfordulót ma nemzeti ünnepként tisztelik, és emlékére évente rendeznek rendezvényeket a Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum előtt. Az 1848-as bátor reformfelhívások helyszínén a helyi tisztségviselők beszédet mondanak, elszavalják Petőfi Nemzeti dalát, és felvonják az ország lobogóját, amely a Doodle alkotáson lengedezve látható. Emlékezzünk az 1848–49-es forradalom és szabadságharc évfordulójára! Location: Tags: , , , ,
15.03.2022 19:46 Date: March 14, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Singaporean physician, professor, and public health official Dr. Maggie Lim, the first young woman in Singapore and second Singaporean ever to win the prestigious Queen’s Scholarship in the 45 years of the award’s history. On this day in 2014, Dr. Lim was posthumously inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame. Maggie Lim, née Tan, was born in January 1913 in Singapore. She began her studies at Raffles Girls’ School, where she excelled in academics with a record six distinctions in her Senior Cambridge examinations. In 1929, she entered the then all-men’s Raffles Institution in preparation for the Queen’s Scholarship examination. In 1930, Lim made history by winning the scholarship. She left home to attend the London School of Medicine for Women, one of the city’s only training hospitals that exclusively trained women. After years of dedicated study, Lim joined the Royal College of Surgeons and earned her physician's license. She returned to home in 1940 and served her community with a specialization in maternity and child health, helping to establish a system of specialized clinics across Singapore. In 1963, Dr. Lim contributed her experience from a lifetime of fieldwork as the head of the Ministry of Health's Maternity and Child Welfare Department before retiring from this position to teach epidemiology and public health at the University of Hawaii for the remainder of her career. Special thanks to the family of Dr. Maggie Lim for their partnership on this project. Below her daughter, Dr. Patricia Lin, reflects on her mother’s life, legacy, and today’s Doodle: My mother Maggie Lim was a woman ahead of her time, a trailblazer who understood that the well being of any nation begins with the release of women from subjugation: the subjugation of ignorance, ill health, impoverishment, and the inability to regulate her own fertility. In this regard the biggest gift my mother made to the world was that she was a forerunner of the women of generations to come. Photographed: Maggie Lim Photos Courtesy of the Lim family Early drafts of the Doodle Location: Tags: , , , , , ,
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15.03.2022 19:46 Date: March 8, 2022 Today’s annual International Women’s Day Doodle is an animated slideshow that transports us around the world to give a glimpse into the everyday lives of women across different cultures. From a mother working from home to a motorcycle mechanic teaching her skills to the next generation, each illustration depicted in today’s Doodle is connected by the common thread of how women show up for themselves, their families, and their communities. Happy International Women’s Day! story with Thoka Maer Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Doodle Art Director, Thoka Maer. Below, she shares her thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. Did any of your personal life experiences inform the art direction for any of the slideshow illustrations? If so, how? A: Life during the pandemic. The last couple of years have been hard for everyone but women especially. We usually celebrate women and their incredible accomplishments in the past and present, and inspire young girls to dream big. The reality of the last couple of years has forced women to shift focus, adjust priorities and make sacrifices to be there for others who need them. Q. What do you hope people around the world will think and feel when they see this Doodle? A: I really hope that women feel seen and valued for whatever they’ve been doing and are doing right now. Getting up in the morning and getting through the day. Doing the dishes, holding on to the job or letting go of it, taking care of themselves and others. Those very basic things have been a huge piece of work since the beginning of the pandemic. I want all women to be able to truly choose the lives they want to live and receive all the respect they deserve. A stay at home mom makes the whole world for her children. A CEO makes for innovation and keeps her employees motivated and happy. The vagabond artist delights strangers and indulges in her freedom. Driving a truck, fighting for women’s rights, going to school, or making a meal. We all wake up in the morning and we all have a purpose, big or small. It all matters. Googlers are committed to exploring how artificial intelligence can accelerate the ways gender inequities are tackled across industries — namely science, health, and media. Discover more inspiring stories about women’s impact on history and culture Early sketches and storyboards of the Doodle Art | Thoka Maer Producer | Lindsay Elgin Engineering | Katherine Lee, Jacob Howcroft Marketing | Perla Campos, Sierra Menzies Doodle Team Leads | Jessica Yu, Erich Nagler Location: Tags: , ,
