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UPI
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Famous birthdays for July 1: Debbie Harry, Lea Seydoux
July 1 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- Writer George Sand, born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, in 1804 -- Executive Estee Lauder in 1906 -- Musician Willie Dixon in 1915 -- Actor Olivia de Havilland in 1916 -- Actor Leslie Caron in 1931 (age 94) File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI -- Filmmaker/actor Sydney Pollack in 1934 -- Actor/writer Jean Marsh in 1934 -- Actor Jamie Farr in 1934 (age 91) -- Choreographer Twyla Tharp in 1941 (age 84) -- Actor Karen Black in 1939 -- Musician Debbie Harry (Blondie) in 1945 (age 80) -- Actor Trevor Eve in 1951 (age 74) -- Musician Fred Schneider (B-52s) in 1951 (age 74) -- Musician Victor Willis (Village People) in 1951 (age 74) -- Actor/comedian Dan Aykroyd in 1952 (age 73) -- Actor Alan Ruck in 1956 (age 69) File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI -- Britain's Princess Diana in 1961 -- U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame track and field star Carl Lewis in 1961 (age 64) -- Actor Andre Braugher in 1962 -- Musician Roddy Bottum (Faith No More) in 1963 (age 62) -- Actor Pamela Anderson in 1967 (age 58) File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI -- Musician Mark Pirro (Polyphonic Spree) in 1970 (age 55) -- Musician Missy Elliott in 1971 (age 54) -- Actor Julianne Nicholson in 1971 (age 54) -- Actor Melissa Peterman in 1971 (age 54) -- Musician/chef Jarobi White (A Tribe Called Quest) in 1971 (age 54) -- Musician Sufjan Stevens in 1975 (age 50) -- Musician Bryan Devendorf (The National) in 1975 (age 50) -- Actor Thomas Sadoski in 1976 (age 49) -- Actor Liv Tyler in 1977 (age 48) -- Actor Lea Seydoux in 1985 (age 40) File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI -- Actor Hannah Murray in 1989 (age 36) -- Actor Raini Rodriguez in 1993 (age 32) -- Actor/musician Chloe Bailey in 1998 (age 27) -- Actor Chosen Jacobs in 2001 (24) -- Actor Storm Reid in 2003 (age 22)
Euronews
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Chopin, Sand, Scheffer and Delacroix: music, art and friends in Paris
In the early 19th century, Frédéric Chopin, George Sand, Ary Scheffer, and Eugène Delacroix lived in close proximity in the Parisian district of New Athens (Nouvelle Athènes). More than neighbours, they became friends, collaborators, and sources of mutual inspiration. At the heart of this artistic circle was Ary Scheffer's studio on rue Chaptal, now home to the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris. It was here that music, art, and literature converged. This intimate world of French Romanticism has now been brought to life at the Frédéric Chopin Museum in Warsaw through the exhibition Romantic Life. Chopin, Scheffer, Delacroix, Sand, curated by Seweryn Kuter and Urszula Król. According to its creators, the exhibition is a story not only about art and music, but also about friendship, emotion, and memory. On display are 59 objects on loan from the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris, divided into four thematic sections: The Chopin experience Visitors to the exhibition are transported to the estate of George Sand, Frédéric Chopin's partner, in Nantes, according to Dr. Artur Szklener, director of the Frédéric Chopin Institute and curator of the exhibition's musical component. The experience is designed to evoke the atmosphere of Chopin's creative world — as if, from another room, one can hear the ever-present sound of the composer tirelessly at work. "From the very beginning, we intended for the musical element to be more than just background — it is one of the central narratives of the exhibition," explains Dr. Artur Szklener, director of the Frédéric Chopin Institute. "In terms of the acoustic dimension, we were inspired by a letter from Eugène Delacroix, who described his stay at George Sand's estate in Nantes. He wrote of the exceptional hospitality of his hosts and the daily delight of hearing Frédéric Chopin's music drifting through the windows — Chopin, constantly at work, creating beauty without pause." He adds: "Such an extraordinary accumulation of almost symbolic objects — and assembling them into different kinds of narratives — is truly a remarkable undertaking and a great adventure." The exhibition brings together 59 carefully selected objects on loan from the permanent collection of the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris, divided into four thematic sections. The first is titled 'Ary Scheffer's Atelier,' a space where all the key figures of the exhibition converge. It features paintings by Scheffer himself, alongside works by his contemporaries and close friends. This is where the story begins. 'Ary Scheffer was a Dutch painter who lived in Paris, and from 1830 to 1858, his home was what is now the Museum of Romantic Life,' explains Gaëlle Rio of the Paris Museum. 'Scheffer was a close friend of both Frédéric Chopin and George Sand. The couple lived nearby, and his salon became a gathering place for artists, musicians, and writers of the Romantic era.' The second section of the exhibition is titled 'Romantic Themes.' "We wanted to show that certain motifs in Romantic art—whether in music, literature, or visual arts—are shared across cultures," explains Urszula Król, co-curator of the exhibition. "These themes appear in Polish, French, and German art alike. They reveal the common heroes, genres, and emotions that define Romanticism," says Król. "At the very heart of these themes is the ballad—found in literature, in painting, and of course, in music. And here, visitors will encounter the ballads of Frédéric Chopin." The third part of the exhibition focuses on the social circle of George Sand and Frédéric Chopin, offering insight into their friendships and artistic exchanges. The close relationship between Sand and Chopin lies at the heart of this section—a subject as complex as it is captivating, filled with creative inspiration, emotional intensity, and the influence of a remarkable network of friends and fellow artists. The next section, one that holds deep emotional significance for the curators, is titled 'Souvenirs.' "These are objects created to remember friends and loved ones — to ensure that death and the passing of time do not erase them from memory," explains Urszula Król. "Sometimes these mementos surprise us — with their unusual forms or the materials from which they're made — but their purpose is always the same: to make memory endure, to preserve friendship and love beyond the span of a human life." The exhibition concludes with a section devoted to 'Small Sculptures,' a genre immensely popular during Chopin's time. "These objects reflect the artistic sensibilities of the era — what people admired, what they collected, and the kind of aesthetic world they wanted to surround themselves with," say the curators. "Thanks to the richness and quality of these collections, I hope we've managed — even just a little — to immerse visitors in the spirit of the 'New Athens': the vibrant world of French Romanticism and the extraordinary relationships between painters, writers, and composers," says co-curator Seweryn Kuter. Kuter adds: "If you find yourself drawn into that world, even briefly, we'll consider the exhibition a success."
Euronews
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Exhibition on Chopin and Sand in Warsaw: music, art and friendship
In the early 19th century, Frédéric Chopin, George Sand, Ary Scheffer, and Eugène Delacroix lived in close proximity in the Parisian district of New Athens (Nouvelle Athènes). More than neighbours, they became friends, collaborators, and sources of mutual inspiration. At the heart of this artistic circle was Ary Scheffer's studio on rue Chaptal, now home to the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris. It was here that music, art, and literature converged. This intimate world of French Romanticism has now been brought to life at the Frédéric Chopin Museum in Warsaw through the exhibition Romantic Life. Chopin, Scheffer, Delacroix, Sand, curated by Seweryn Kuter and Urszula Król. According to its creators, the exhibition is a story not only about art and music, but also about friendship, emotion, and memory. On display are 59 objects on loan from the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris, divided into four thematic sections: The Chopin experience Visitors to the exhibition are transported to the estate of George Sand, Frédéric Chopin's partner, in Nantes, according to Dr. Artur Szklener, director of the Frédéric Chopin Institute and curator of the exhibition's musical component. The experience is designed to evoke the atmosphere of Chopin's creative world — as if, from another room, one can hear the ever-present sound of the composer tirelessly at work. "From the very beginning, we intended for the musical element to be more than just background — it is one of the central narratives of the exhibition," explains Dr. Artur Szklener, director of the Frédéric Chopin Institute. "In terms of the acoustic dimension, we were inspired by a letter from Eugène Delacroix, who described his stay at George Sand's estate in Nantes. He wrote of the exceptional hospitality of his hosts and the daily delight of hearing Frédéric Chopin's music drifting through the windows — Chopin, constantly at work, creating beauty without pause." He adds: "Such an extraordinary accumulation of almost symbolic objects — and assembling them into different kinds of narratives — is truly a remarkable undertaking and a great adventure." The exhibition brings together 59 carefully selected objects on loan from the permanent collection of the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris, divided into four thematic sections. The first is titled 'Ary Scheffer's Atelier,' a space where all the key figures of the exhibition converge. It features paintings by Scheffer himself, alongside works by his contemporaries and close friends. This is where the story begins. 'Ary Scheffer was a Dutch painter who lived in Paris, and from 1830 to 1858, his home was what is now the Museum of Romantic Life,' explains Gaëlle Rio of the Paris Museum. 'Scheffer was a close friend of both Frédéric Chopin and George Sand. The couple lived nearby, and his salon became a gathering place for artists, musicians, and writers of the Romantic era.' The second section of the exhibition is titled 'Romantic Themes.' "We wanted to show that certain motifs in Romantic art—whether in music, literature, or visual arts—are shared across cultures," explains Urszula Król, co-curator of the exhibition. "These themes appear in Polish, French, and German art alike. They reveal the common heroes, genres, and emotions that define Romanticism," says Król. "At the very heart of these themes is the ballad—found in literature, in painting, and of course, in music. And here, visitors will encounter the ballads of Frédéric Chopin." The third part of the exhibition focuses on the social circle of George Sand and Frédéric Chopin, offering insight into their friendships and artistic exchanges. The close relationship between Sand and Chopin lies at the heart of this section—a subject as complex as it is captivating, filled with creative inspiration, emotional intensity, and the influence of a remarkable network of friends and fellow artists. The next section, one that holds deep emotional significance for the curators, is titled 'Souvenirs.' "These are objects created to remember friends and loved ones — to ensure that death and the passing of time do not erase them from memory," explains Urszula Król. "Sometimes these mementos surprise us — with their unusual forms or the materials from which they're made — but their purpose is always the same: to make memory endure, to preserve friendship and love beyond the span of a human life." The exhibition concludes with a section devoted to 'Small Sculptures,' a genre immensely popular during Chopin's time. "These objects reflect the artistic sensibilities of the era — what people admired, what they collected, and the kind of aesthetic world they wanted to surround themselves with," say the curators. "Thanks to the richness and quality of these collections, I hope we've managed — even just a little — to immerse visitors in the spirit of the 'New Athens': the vibrant world of French Romanticism and the extraordinary relationships between painters, writers, and composers," says co-curator Seweryn Kuter. Kuter adds: "If you find yourself drawn into that world, even briefly, we'll consider the exhibition a success."
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
International Labour Day 2025: Wishes, quotes and images to celebrate workers' rights on May 1
Every year on May 1, people across the globe observe International Labour Day—also known as International Workers' Day—to honour the contributions of workers and commemorate their long-standing struggles for fair treatment, better wages, and safer working conditions. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A Chinese shadow falls on Pahalgam terror attack case probe How India can use water to pressure Pakistan Buzzkill: How India can dissolve the Pakistan problem, not just swat it It's a day to acknowledge the backbone of every economy: its labour force. Why is Labour Day celebrated on May 1? Labour Day traces its origins to the late 19th-century labour movement in the United States, particularly the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886, where workers rallied for an eight-hour workday. The peaceful protest turned tragic when a bomb exploded during the demonstration, killing several police officers and civilians. To honour those who fought for workers' rights, May 1 was chosen by international labour unions as a symbolic date. Since then, it has been recognized globally as a day of solidarity, advocacy, and appreciation for labourers in all sectors. The significance of International Labour Day Labour Day is more than just a holiday—it's a reminder that the rights many enjoy today were earned through protest, sacrifice, and resilience. From minimum wage laws to workplace safety, many of the protections in place now stem from the labour movements of the past. Live Events In 2025, as industries evolve and challenges like automation, wage disparity, and job security persist, Labour Day serves as a call to continue protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair and dignified work for all. Labour Day 2025: Wishes and messages to share Here are some heartfelt wishes and WhatsApp messages to send to your colleagues, friends, and loved ones on May 1: 'Happy Labour Day! Your dedication and hard work shape the world—today, we honour you.' 'Let us remember those who fought for the rights we enjoy today. Wishing you a meaningful Labour Day.' 'May your efforts always be respected and your work always be rewarded. Happy May Day!' 'To all the workers out there—thank you for building, growing, and powering our communities.' 'No labour is small. Every effort counts. Today, we salute the strength of workers everywhere.' Inspirational quotes to mark the day 'All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.' — Martin Luther King Jr. 'Work is not man's punishment. It is his reward and his strength and his pleasure.' — George Sand 'The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.' — John F. Kennedy 'Without labour, nothing prospers.' — Sophocles Images to share this Labour Day Agencies Labour Day Agencies Agencies Agencies
