Happy birthday the Jam and Style Council frontman, singer and songwriter Paul Weller, born on this day May 25, 1958 in Sheerwater, UK.
Category: On This Day
May 24
A Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration in 5 Songs
On May 24, 1941, American legend of song and 2016 Nobel Literature Prize winner Bob Dylan was born. With music of gold and his lyrics of pure poetry, Dylan has been an influence on artists of all walks of life and will continue to shine for a long, long time. Take Bringing It All Back …
May 24
George Nakashima: Master of Organic Furniture Design
George Katsutoshi Nakashima created wood furniture with reverence and patience, sometimes keeping boards of wood around his workshop until their true essence was revealed to him. The furniture designer was born in Spokane, Washington on May 24, 1905 and passed away on June 15, 1990. Even though he started designing furniture opposed to the popular concept of modern …
May 23
“Coming Back of My Darling” by Mostaff Muchawaya
“As an artist, whose practice embraces expressions of Ubuntu – an ideology that encompasses compassion and the practice of kinship toward humanity, regardless of perceived differences – my work is deeply rooted within the cultural discourses suggested by NIRIN. Ubuntu originates from Southern Africa and is considered an integral part of society, both pre- and …
May 22
“The Kennedy Family” by Marisol
1960s pop art sculptor Marisol was born Marisol Escobar on this day May 22, 1930 in Paris, France.
May 21
“Lotus” by Chen Dayu
Painter and calligrapher Chen Dayu was born on this day May 21, 1912 in the Chaoyang district of the Guangdong province in China.
May 20
Haircut 100 – “Love Plus One”
Happy birthday to Haircut One Hundred singer, songwriter, and guitarist Nick Heyward, born on this day May 20, 1961 in Beckenham, England.
May 19
Pollyanna Was Released on This Day One Fine May
On May 19, 1960 this cheery Disney film was released to the public. It is the story of an orphaned girl raised by missionaries who arrives in a town fraught with feuds, and transforms the community with her positive attitude. Pollyanna’s shining quality is that she can always find the good in something. Yes, it …
May 19
Ramones – “Pet Sematary”
Singer-songwriter Joey Ramone was born on this day May 19, 1951 in Forest Hills, New York.
May 18
“Box of Four Red Apples” by Janet Fish
Contemporary realist painter Janet Fish was born on this day May 18, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts.