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"Far from being a journalistic relic, as suggested by recent developments at The New York Times, arts criticism is inherently progressive, keeping art honest and pointing toward its future..." Richard Brody | newyorker.com/culture/the-le…
Best known to many for his Pink Panther films, Blake Edwards #botd was a versatile director. His range of films was wide, and included Operation Petticoat, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Days of Wine and Roses.
The renowned Brazilian guitarist and composer, one of the pioneers of bossa nova, was the first guitarist to receive Grammys for both classical and jazz performances... Laurindo Almeida #botd September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know...” Diane Arbus March 14, 1923 – July 26, 1971
“She has always been a fiercely committed, hard-working, hugely gifted actor equally at home on stage or screen... a perennial mix of the nomadic and the majestic..." — Michael Billington Helen Mirren #botd
"I’ve never been certain whether the moral of the Icarus story should only be, as generally accepted, ‘don’t try to fly too high,’ or whether it might also be ‘forget the wax and feathers, and do a better job on the wings’..." Stanley Kubrick #botd
"The ratio of successful shots is one in God-knows-how-many. Sometimes you'll get several in one contact sheet, and sometimes it's none for days..." Elliott Erwitt #botd Marilyn Monroe, New York, 1956 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988 Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1989
Jason Robards #botd is remembered as one of America's finest stage actors and acclaimed for his outstanding work in film and on television. "I always wanted to act. To be with my friends. To share something with the audience about the human condition..."
“How did I come to be an artist ? Endless curiosity, observation..." George Grosz #botd July 26, 1893
Cleo Laine, who has died aged 97, was not only the most creative and successful jazz singer the UK has known, but was also respected worldwide as one of a handful of truly original jazz-inspired vocalists...
Fleetwood Mac founder and guitar hero of the British blues scene, the singer/songwriter was ahead of his time and massively influential... Peter Green October 29, 1946 – July 25, 2020
Known internationally for the film Zorba the Greek, he was primarily a man of the theatre, with dozens of plays and opera productions to his name... Michael Cacoyannis June 11, 1922 – July 25, 2011
One of the most distinctive solo voices in jazz, alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges #botd joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1928, remaining for most of the rest of his life. "A tone so beautiful it sometimes brought tears to the eyes. This was Johnny Hodges." — Duke Ellington
On July 25, 1965, Newport Folk Festival headliner Bob Dylan performed his first electric guitar set, joined by Barry Goldberg, Al Kooper, and Michael Bloomfield, Sam Lay and Jerome Arnold of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band...
French aviator, inventor, and engineer Louis Blériot made the first aeroplane flight across the English Channel #otd in 1909, landing in Dover. The flight took about 36 minutes...
Tucked in the Ardennes forest, Spa-Francorchamps, hosting the Belgian F1 Grand Prix this weekend, is a rite of passage for drivers, a pilgrimage for fans, and for many, the heart and soul of motor sport...
The acclaimed actor had a much-envied car collection, and a propensity for constantly upgrading his motors. He advertised one in The Times’ classifieds under the heading “Titled Car Wishes to Dispose of Owner”. Peter Sellers September 8, 1925 – July 24, 1980
"I think it's very important to do things the way you want to do them and be true to yourself, your own goals, and your own ideals..." Elisabeth Moss #botd
The Italian director's work was humanistic and reflective, portraying everyday people in particular landscapes and locations while at the same time being charged with social comment... Ermanno Olmi #botd 🎞️ L'Albero degli zoccoli | The Tree of Wooden Clogs
