Posts Tagged "icon"

The Birth of Chaplin’s Little Tramp: A 100th Anniversar​y Celebratio​n

Posted by on Apr 12, 2013 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

From Popular Culture & American Culture Associations CALL FOR PAPERS The Birth of Chaplin’s Little Tramp: A 100th Anniversary Celebration June 26, 27& 28, 2014 Cineteca di Bologna, Bologna, ITALY Conference Website: TBA Statement of Intent: This 100th anniversary celebration of Charlie Chaplin’s iconic persona, the Little Tramp, or as he himself named him, the Little Fellow, will be an event geared towards the public first and film scholars and aficionados second and third. We wish to invite abstracts/proposals from speakers who can accommodate this audience effectively, i.e.,...

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From Brain Pickings: Iconic Painter and Celebrated Reconstructionist, Agnes Martin

Posted by on Mar 22, 2013 in Critic's Area | 1 comment

Dear Celebrity Culture Readers, As I travel with values of celebration, I come across reflections on celebrated icons. Here is an empowering thought on the iconic painter and celebrated reconstructionist, Agnes Martin: “The best things in life happen to you when you’re alone.”  The thoughts have been shared on http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/03/22/agnes-martin-1997-interview/ and I found it empowering for all! Honour your solitary moments now. Create or embrace unique experiences in solitude.  It is a powerful way to celebrate your path and shine as a star.  You choose your...

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