PEOPLE WE ALL LOVE IN ARTS

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber | Bob Dylan | Bob Marley | Carlos Paredes | David Bowe | Elvis Presley | Frank Zappa | Freddie Mercury | Luciano Pavarotti | Roberto Carlos | Tom Jobim | Vinicius de Moraes | 
Architecture: Antoni Gaudí | Oscar Niemeyer | 
Cinema: Charlies Chaplin | 
Literature: Fernando Pessoa | Florbela Espanca | Jorge amado | Jules Verne | Vinicius de Moraes | 
Performance: Marina Abramović | 
Sculpture: Michelangelo | 
Painting: Michelangelo | Pablo Picasso | Salvador Dalí | William Turner | 
Theatre: William Shakespeare

Andrew Lloyd Webber - 1948 
London, England

English musical theater composer and impresario. His career is vast, comprising 13 musicals, 1 song cycle, 1 set of variations, 2 soundtracks and 1 Requiem Mass in Latin.

His recognition is evident both from the long list of awards he received (he was elevated to the rank of Sir by the English crown), and from the fact that several of his songs have been hits outside of his musicals. He had musicals that ran for more than a decade, in the West End and on Broadway. In 2001, the New York Times stated that he was “the most commercially successful songwriter in history” and was ranked as the fifth most powerful person in British culture.

He is part of a very select group of people who have won at least one Emmy, Oscar, Grammy and Tony.

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Antoni Gaudí | 1852 - 1926
Barcelona, Spain

Catalan architect and the best known of modernism, his works have a highly individualized and unique style. Gaudí's work was influenced by his passions in life: architecture, nature and religion. It integrated crafts, ceramics, stained glass, wrought iron and carpentry. He introduced new techniques in the treatment of materials, such as trencadís, made from pottery shards.

Under the influence of neo-Gothic art and oriental techniques, Gaudí became part of the modernist movement that reached its peak at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, with his work transcending making him a unique architect, with a recognized style and popularized worldwide. Seven of his works were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and he received the "nickname" "Architect of God".

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Bob Dylan | 1941
Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Robert Allen Zimmerman: is a composer, singer, painter, actor and writer. Folk music reached its peak of popularity in the 50s and 60s and became a unique poet of intervention, having written about war, about love, about life, always intelligently and with a note of humor.

Grandson of Russian Jewish immigrants, he was chosen by Rolling Stone magazine as the 7th greatest singer of all time and the 2nd best music artist of all time, behind only the Beatles. His song, "Like a Rolling Stone", was chosen as the best of all time. In 2012, Dylan was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama and, in 2016, the Nobel Prize for Literature, making him the first and only artist in history to win, in addition to the Nobel Prize, the Oscar, Grammy and Globe. of Gold.

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Bob Marley | 1945 - 1981
Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica

Jamaican singer, guitarist and composer, the best-known reggae musician of all time, with more than 75 million records sold.
Dedicated to protesting social problems, he led, through his music, the Rastafarian movement and its ideas of peace, brotherhood, social equality, environmental preservation, liberation, resistance, freedom and universal love for the world.

He was considered the voice of Jamaica. He was the father of twelve children (two of them adopted), including Ziggy and Stephen Marley. He was named the 11th greatest music artist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. In 1976 he was shot because of his political views. He claimed not to stop, saying, "People who are trying to destroy the world don't take a day off. How can I if I'm doing good?"

He died in 1981, a victim of cancer, leaving behind a fantastic message of love, peace and fraternity.

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Carlos Paredes | 1925 - 2004
Coimbra, Portugal

Portuguese composer and guitarist, he was one of the main people responsible for the dissemination and popularity of the Portuguese guitar. In addition to the influences of his ancestors - father, grandfather and uncle, Paredes maintained a Coimbra musical style, his guitar was from Coimbra and the tuning itself was from Fado de Coimbra.

He became known as The Master of the Portuguese Guitar or The Man with a Thousand Fingers and it is said that one day he was visited by Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) who asked him for Portuguese guitar lessons. His passion for the instrument was so great that, when he once lost his guitar on a trip, he confessed to a friend that he felt like committing suicide. Listening to Carlos Paredes' guitar is like listening to a voice, which speaks in a universal language, which everyone understands and seeks.

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Charlie Chaplin | 1889 - 1977
London, England

Charles Spencer Chaplin, was one of the greatest geniuses of the silent film era, notable for his character Charlotte (Carlitos). Chaplin acted, directed, wrote, produced and financed his own films. He also wrote his own soundtracks, being a notable composer.

His career spanned more than 75 years and he is responsible, together with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D. W. Griffith, for founding United Artists, a film studio that changed the paradigm of world cinema, with artists being treated with more importance than than the studio owners.

For his unparalleled contribution to the development of the seventh art, Chaplin is the most honored filmmaker of all time, having, among many other state honors, received an Oscar in 1972 for his work as a whole.

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David Bowie | 1947 -2016
London, England

David Robert Jones was a British singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. He was also called the "Chameleon of Rock" for his ability to reinvent himself. In this way he created an extravagant and androgynous alter ego called Ziggy Stardust, supported by the success of "Starman" and the acclaimed album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

Its impact at the time was one of the biggest cults ever created in popular culture. David Bowie's influence is unique, musically and socially. As biographer David Buckley wrote, "he penetrated and changed more lives than any other comparable figure." In 2002, he was ranked 29th on the popular 100 Greatest Britons list and has sold over 136 million albums throughout his career.

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Elvis Presley | 1935 - 1977
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA

Elvis Aaron Presley became known with the title of King, due to the number of hits he published and also by the name "Elvis, The Pelvis", due to his way of dancing. He was an American singer, songwriter and actor, one of the pioneers of rock and roll and the rockabilly movement.

With a unique voice, capable of reaching notes accessible to very few singers and an unusual ability to write lyrics and melodies that achieved worldwide success Elvis, years after his death still remains King, being one of the record-breaking solo artists in record sales, with over a billion albums sold.

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Fernando Pessoa | 1888 - 1935
Lisbon, Portugal

Fernando António Nogueira Pessoa was a poet, philosopher, playwright, essayist, translator, publicist, astrologer, inventor, businessman, commercial correspondent, literary critic and political commentator.

It is impossible to summarize its importance. Pessoa was one of the greatest poets of all time. Because he was educated in South Africa, he also wrote in English.

He was considered by literary critic Harold Bloom as one of the 26 best writers in Western civilization. He is the author of the phrase at the launch of Coca-Cola in Portugal: "First you find it strange, then you understand it". With such creativity, he invented several personalities (heteronyms), such as Ricardo Reis, Álvaro de Campos and Alberto Caeiro – and even wrote letters from one to the other, as if they were two different people. Robert Hass, an American poet, said: "other modernists like Yeats, Pound, Elliot invented masks through which they occasionally spoke... Pessoa invented entire poets."

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Florbela Espanca People we all love

Florbela Espanca | 1894 - 1930
Vila Viçosa, Portugal

She was a Portuguese poet whose work transcends generations, deeply touching the hearts of readers with her lyrical and emotional poetry.
Florbela Espanca's poetry is characterized by a unique emotional intensity, addressing themes such as love, loneliness, desire and death. With visceral and melancholic writing, Florbela explored the complexities of romantic love and the anxieties of human existence, capturing the essence of the human condition in her words.

In addition to her poetry, Florbela Espanca also stood out as a short story writer, leaving a literary legacy that established her as one of the greatest writers in the Portuguese language. His tumultuous life, marked by troubled relationships and internal struggles, adds a layer of depth to his work.

Florbela Espanca died prematurely at the age of 36, on December 8, 1930, a victim of suicide after ingesting barbiturates. His sincere and passionate poetry echoes through time, touching the hearts of those who seek to understand the complexities of the human soul.

Frank Zappa People We all Love

Frank Zappa | 1940 - 1993
Baltimore, USA

Frank Vincent Zappa was a visionary musician and composer whose work challenged the conventions of popular music. Born in the United States, Zappa was a pioneer of musical experimentation, incorporating a wide range of styles and influences into his music, which he recorded on around 62 studio albums. Known for his exceptional technical skill and provocative, satirical vision, Zappa created a diverse musical legacy that spans rock, jazz, classical and avant-garde music.

His irreverent approach and sharp social criticism established him as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
In addition to his musical career, Zappa was a political activist and defender of freedom of expression. He challenged social and political norms through his music and public statements, becoming a controversial but respected figure.

Despite his early death at age 52 from prostate cancer, Frank Zappa's legacy continues to inspire musicians and artists around the world, reaffirming his status as one of modern music's true visionaries.

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Freddie Mercury | 1946 - 1991
Zanzibar, Tanzania

It is the stage name of Farrokh Bulsara. British, he was a singer, pianist and composer who became known worldwide for the extraordinary musical work he left behind as a member, founder and vocalist of the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death.

Mercury became famous for his powerful tone of voice and his energetic performances that always engaged the audience, having been considered by critics as one of the greatest artists of all time.

Mercury died of bronchopneumonia, caused by AIDS, in 1991, one day after publicly admitting the disease. A genius and an unmistakable and absolutely irreplaceable performer.

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Jorge Amado | 1912 - 2001
Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil

The most important and translated Brazilian writer of all time. He was initially a communist, which was reflected in works such as Capitães de Areia. But he quickly becomes disappointed with the ideology, making strong criticisms of it.

His work was the most adapted for cinema, theater and especially television. Successes such as Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, Tenda dos Milagres, Tieta do Agreste, Gabriela, were broadcast all over the world. His literary work has 49 books in total – and has also been the subject of samba schools across the country. For this reason, he was the greatest disseminator of Brazilian reality.

In terms of sales it was surpassed only by Paulo Coelho, but in terms of importance it is unparalleled. In 1994, his work was recognized with the Camões Prize.

Júlio Verne | 1828 - 1905
Nantes, France

He is considered by literary critics to be the inventor of the science fiction genre, having made predictions in his books about the appearance of submarines, flying machines or the trip to the Moon long before these occurred.

To this day, Jules Verne is one of the writers whose work has been most translated in history, with translations in 148 languages. He wrote more than 100 books, adapted for cinema, theater and television. The almost prophetic way in which Jules Verne described scientific possibilities is not only curious but even served as an inspiration to the scientific community for some developments. Furthermore, his work excels in adventure, fun, depth of plots and careful writing.

Luciano Pavarotti | 1935 - 2007
Modena, Italy

He was an Italian singer (lyrical tenor) recognized as the tenor who popularized opera worldwide.

He became popular among the public at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, with performances of the aria "Nessun Dorma", Puccini, in the presentation of The Three Tenors, alongside tenors and friends Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and finally with his tour "Pavarotti and Friends", where he sang side by side with pop and rock singers he admired such as Brian Adams, Zuchero, Sting, James Brown, Elton John, Queen, Mariah Carey, Céline Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Bono, Mercedes Soza , Lisa Mineli, Roberto Carlos, among many others.

It cannot be said that he is the greatest tenor of all time, but he will certainly be the most popular of all and responsible for opening the Opera to the world.

Marina Abramović | 1946
Belgrado, Servia

She is a performance artist who began her career in the early 1970s and has remained active ever since. She considers herself the “grandmother of performance art”. Her work explores the relationships between the artist and the audience, the limits of the body and the possibilities of the mind.

He had a very difficult childhood, with communist parents, war heroes and little maternal affection. His art is therefore born from feelings such as loss, pain and sadness. His tool is his own body and the public completes his ideas with reactions, always intense, whether of admiration or repudiation.

If art has the function of provoking and disturbing, no one can surpass Marina Ibramovic and this was recognized in 2010 when she was exhibited at MOMA, in New York, occupying 6 floors with a retrospective of her career.

Michelangelo | 1475 - 1564
Caprese Michelangelo, Italy

He was a Florentine painter, sculptor, poet and architect, considered one of the greatest creators in the history of Western art. He developed his artistic work for more than 70 years, resulting in a work that is impossible to name, like the Sistine Chapel or the sculpture of David.

Moving from Renaissance to Mannerism, he painted, sculpted and designed buildings, and was possibly the first to want to be classified as an artist and gain respect for a profession that, until then, was considered "dirty hands".

In his time they called him "the Divine" and he is the prototype of genius. He was one of the first Western artists to have his biography published while he was still alive. He was one of the few artists capable of expressing the experience of the beautiful, the tragic and the sublime in a cosmic and universal dimension.

Oscar Niemeyer | 1907 - 2012
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazilian architect, he was considered one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. Niemeyer had a unique opportunity in an architect's career, developing an entire city from scratch, and all its planning. It is the city of Brasília, which became the capital of Brazil.

He also designed the United Nations headquarters in New York. No one explored the constructive possibilities of reinforced concrete like him. A "sculptor of monuments" - it was the way of both criticizing and praising him. Admitting the influence of Le Corbusier, he assured that this did not prevent his architecture from moving in a different direction."

Niemeyer was also notable for having lived and worked until he was 105 years old, never losing either his lucidity or his sharp, polemical speech.

Pablo Picasso | 1881 - 1973
Málaga, Spain

Spanish painter, sculptor, ceramicist, set designer, poet and playwright who spent most of his life in France. He is known as the co-founder of cubism - alongside Georges Braque -, inventor of constructed sculpture, the inventor of collage and for the variety of styles he helped to develop and explore.

Exceptionally prolific during his long life, Picasso achieved universal renown and immense fortune thanks to his revolutionary artistic achievements, in works such as Guernica, becoming one of the best-known figures in 20th century art.

He is, without any exaggeration, one of the most important artists of European and even global modernism.

Roberto Carlos | 1941
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil

According to ABPD, Roberto Carlos is the solo artist with the most albums sold in the history of Brazilian popular music. His records have sold more than 120 million copies - including recordings in Spanish, English, Italian and French, in several countries.

He is a singer, songwriter, actor and businessman. Having performed thousands of shows in hundreds of cities in Brazil and abroad, his popularity made him known in Brazil and Latin America as King, with one of the largest fan clubs in the world.

At the beginning of his career he founded the Brazilian Rock movement, but quickly changed his profile to a romantic singer, which continues to this day. The beauty of his lyrics and melodies made Roberto Carlos one of the most influential singers in South American music.

Salvador Dali | 1904  - 1989
Figueras, Catalunia, Spain

Catalan painter, he became known for his surrealist work. Dalí was influenced by the masters of classicism and his work ranges from painting to cinema, sculpture, photography and even industrial design.

He collaborated with Walt Disney on the animated short Destino, which was released posthumously in 2003 and, alongside Alfred Hitchcock, on the film Spellbound. He was also the author of poems along the same surrealist lines.

Perhaps it is not fair to attribute to Dali the title of the most important surrealist of all time, even because he was not the inventor of the movement, but it will certainly be possible to say that it was he who made surrealism popular, through his extravagance, his mustache and of course , for the enormous quality of his artistic creations.

Tom Jobim | 1927 - 1994
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, was a Brazilian composer, conductor, pianist, singer, arranger and guitarist. He is considered the greatest exponent of Brazilian popular music of all time by Rolling Stone magazine and one of the creators and main forces of the Bossa Nova movement.

His musical importance transcends the borders of Brazil and his work has been performed by names such as Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Sarah Vaughan, as well as Frank Sinatra. Tom Jobim was called by jazz musicians the George Gershwin of Brazil.

He leaves us an endless, incomparable work that has influenced countless world creators.

Vinicius de Moraes | 1913 - 1980
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

An essentially lyrical poet, which would earn him the nickname "little poet", given to him by Tom Jobim, he was also a Brazilian playwright, journalist, diplomat, singer and composer.

Known as an inveterate bohemian, smoker and whiskey lover, he married nine times throughout his life. His work is vast, covering literature, theater, cinema and music.

Even so, he always considered that poetry was his first and greatest vocation, and that all his artistic activity derives from the fact of being a poet. In the musical field, the poet's main partners were Tom Jobim, Toquinho, Baden Powell, João Gilberto, Chico Buarque and Carlos Lyra, and their work had, in addition to beauty, a worldwide poetic dimension, touching and influencing several generations of artistic creators.

William Shakespeare | 1564 - 1616
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kindon

He was an English poet, playwright and actor, considered the greatest writer in the English language and the most influential playwright in the world. He is often called "The Bard". And his work consists of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few more scattered verses, whose authorship, however, is still disputed.

His plays have been translated into all major modern languages ​​and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare was respected in his own time. His plays remain extremely popular, such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet or King Lear, which continue to be performed and re-interpreted. No one wrote about love like William Shakespeare and no writer surpasses the dramaturgy of his writing.

William Turner - 1775 - 1851
London, England

He was one of the most renowned British painters of the Victorian era, recognized for his atmospheric and impressionistic landscapes. Born in London, Turner demonstrated artistic talent from an early age and began his career as a watercolor painter.

Throughout his life, Turner traveled extensively throughout Europe, capturing stunning landscapes and unparalleled light effects in his paintings. His ability to portray the power and beauty of nature made him one of the undisputed masters of romantic painting.

In addition to his stunning landscapes, Turner also addressed historical and mythological themes in his works, demonstrating an impressive versatility in his artistic style.

Turner was a pioneer in painting techniques, experimenting with color and texture in innovative ways. taking the observation of nature to the point of developing extreme experiences in order to improve its understanding and visual representation.

In one such case, Turner tied himself to the chimney of a train during an experimental journey, with the aim of studying the effect of smoke and rain on light. He did the same when he tied himself to the sails of a ship during a storm at sea, almost losing his life in the process. He wanted to better understand how these elements interacted and influenced the surrounding atmosphere and landscape, giving his work a unique and incomparable authenticity.

He died in 1851, aged 76, a victim of Gout.
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