Tapestries
Description: On a spring day in April 19, 1775 the first shot of the American Revolutionary War was fired at the Battle of Lexington from this 1760 Scottish Flintlock pistol. A war that lasted until September 3, 1783. Although 12 amendments were originally proposed, the 10 that were ratified became the Bill of Rights in 1791. They defined citizens' rights in relation to the newly established government under the Constitution. Amendment II – “The Right to Keep and Bear Arms” Amendment Two to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the right for Americans to possess weapons for the protection of themselves, their rights, and their property.
Description: Bartolomé Maximiliano Moré Gutiérrez, better known as Benny Moré, was a Cuban singer, bandleader and songwriter. Due to his fluid tenor voice and his great expressivity, he was known variously as "El Bárbaro del Ritmo" and "El Sonero Mayor". Moré was a master of the soneo – the art of vocal improvisation in son cubano – and many of his tunes developed this way. He often took part in controversias (vocal duels) with other singers, including Cheo Marquett and Joseíto Fernández. Apart from son cubano, Moré was a popular singer of guarachas, cha cha cha, mambo, son montuno, and boleros. Born: August 24, 1919, Lajas, Cuba. Died: February 19, 1963 (age 43 years), Havana, Cuba
Description: Hip-hop or hip hop is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it.
Description: Indie music, often shortened to "indie," refers to music that is produced independently of major record labels and is often characterized by a DIY (do-it-yourself) approach and a focus on creative freedom and experimentation. While "indie" can also describe a specific musical style (like "indie pop" or "indie rock"), it's more broadly a term for music that prioritizes artistic autonomy, a spirit of independence, artistic expression and a deviation from mainstream conventions.
Description: House is a genre of electronic dance music characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor beat and a typical tempo of 115–130 beats per minute. It was created by DJs and music producers from Chicago's underground club culture and evolved slowly in the early/mid 1980s as DJs began altering disco songs to give them a more mechanical beat. By early 1988, house became mainstream and supplanted the typical 80s music beat. House was created and pioneered by DJs and producers in Chicago such as Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Jesse Saunders, Chip E., Joe Smooth, Steve "Silk" Hurley, Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, Marshall Jefferson, Phuture, and others. House music initially expanded to New York City, then internationally to cities such as London.
Description: Junior Vasquez, born Donald Gregory Mattern; August 24, 1949 is an American DJ, record producer and remixer. He has been referred to as one of the only DJs of his time to gain international attention. Mattern moved to New York City as a young man of 22 in 1971 with ambitions of becoming a fashion designer, briefly attending Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and working for a while as a hairdresser. Mattern soon became fascinated with NYC nightlife, especially the work of DJ Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. Despite his Italian and German ancestry, he adopted the pseudonym "Junior Vasquez" (inspired by the Latino neighborhoods he frequented) as a way to "reinvent" himself. He began his career in music production in the 1980s.
Description: Rush Hudson Limbaugh III; (January 12, 1951 – February 17, 2021) was an American conservative political commentator who was the host of The Rush Limbaugh Show, which first aired in 1984 and was nationally syndicated on AM and FM radio stations from 1988 until his death in 2021. Born: January 12, 1951, Cape Girardeau, MO. Died: February 17, 2021 (age 70 years), Palm Beach, FL. Limbaugh became one of the most prominent conservative voices in the United States during the 1990s and hosted a national television show from 1992 to 1996. He was among the most highly paid figures in American radio history; in 2018 Forbes listed his earnings at $84.5 million. In 12/2019, it was estimated that Limbaugh's show the most-listened radio show in the USA.
Description: Rush Hudson Limbaugh III; (January 12, 1951 – February 17, 2021) was an American conservative political commentator who was the host of The Rush Limbaugh Show, which first aired in 1984 and was nationally syndicated on AM and FM radio stations from 1988 until his death in 2021. Born: January 12, 1951, Cape Girardeau, MO. Died: February 17, 2021 (age 70 years), Palm Beach, FL. Limbaugh became one of the most prominent conservative voices in the United States during the 1990s and hosted a national television show from 1992 to 1996. He was among the most highly paid figures in American radio history; in 2018 Forbes listed his earnings at $84.5 million. In 12/2019, it was estimated that Limbaugh's show the most-listened radio show in the USA.
Description: Mark Reed Levin, nicknamed “The Great One”; born September 21, 1957) is an American broadcast news analyst, columnist, lawyer, political commentator, radio personality, and writer. He is the host of syndicated radio show The Mark Levin Show, as well as Life, Liberty & Levin on Fox News. Levin worked in the administration of President Ronald Reagan and was a chief of staff for Attorney General Edwin Meese. He is the former president of the Landmark Legal Foundation, an author of seven books, and contributor to media outlets such as National Review Online. Since 2015, Levin has been editor-in-chief of the Conservative Review and is known for his incendiary commentary.. Born: 1957 (age 67 years), Philadelphia, PA
Description: Jean Paul Gaultier[a] (French: [ʒɑ̃ pɔl ɡotje]; born 24 June 1952)[1] is a French haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designer. He is described as an "enfant terrible" of the fashion industry and is known for his unconventional designs with motifs including corsets, marinières, and tin cans. Gaultier founded his eponymous fashion label in 1982, and expanded with a line of fragrances in 1993. He was the creative director for French luxury house Hermès from 2003 to 2010, and retired following his 50th-anniversary haute couture show during Paris Fashion Week in January 2020.
Description: El Greco was the nickname of Doménikos Theotokópoulos, a Greek painter, sculptor, and architect who became a leading figure in the Spanish Renaissance. Known for his dramatic compositions and inventive altarpieces, El Greco's work is considered to have influenced Expressionism, Cubism, and Symbolism. His paintings inspired artists like Eugène Delacroix and Édouard Manet, and Pablo Picasso studied his work in Paris in the early 1900s. Born: October 1, 1541, Heraklion, Greece. Died: April 7, 1614 (age 72 years), Toledo, Spain
Description: Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement and a prolific filmmaker. His work, which often featured celebrities, soup cans, and newspaper stories, is synonymous with Pop Art. Born Andrew Warhola to Czechoslovakian immigrants in Pittsburgh, Warhol studied art at the Carnegie Institute of Technology before moving to New York City to become a successful commercial illustrator. Born: August 6, 1928, Pittsburgh, PA. Died: February 22, 1987 (age 58 years), New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.MUSIC.
Description: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso was a Spanish-born, multi-talented artist who spent most of his adult life in France. A dominant figure in 20th century art, he pioneered Cubism with Georges Braque, co-invented collage, and contributed to Surrealism and Symbolism. His 1907 work Les Demoiselles d'Avignon introduced Cubism, which broke objects and subjects into abstract pieces. Born: October 25, 1881, Málaga, Spain. Died: April 8, 1973 (age 91 years), Mougins, France.
Description: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso was a Spanish-born, multi-talented artist who spent most of his adult life in France. A dominant figure in 20th century art, he pioneered Cubism with Georges Braque, co-invented collage, and contributed to Surrealism and Symbolism. His 1907 work Les Demoiselles d'Avignon introduced Cubism, which broke objects and subjects into abstract pieces. Born: October 25, 1881, Málaga, Spain. Died: April 8, 1973 (age 91 years), Mougins, France.
Description: Roy Fox Lichtenstein (1923-?) was an American pop artist who found inspiration in comics and advertising to create groundbreaking paintings that brought American pop culture into galleries. His work explores the relationship between consumerism, advertising, and fine art. Lichtenstein's work is rooted in fine art, not commercial art, and he explored the history of art, advertising, and comics. Born: October 27, 1923, Manhattan, New York, NY. Died: September 29, 1997 (age 73 years), NYU Langone Health, New York, NY
