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Google celebrates Marc Chagall's Birthday

by michelle.sundvick | July 7, 2008 at 10:24 am

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If you have visitied Google's site today you may have noticed their logo has been transformed into an artistic blend of color and objects in honor of Marc Chagall's birthday. Chagall was a Russian-born French painter who passed away on March 28, 1985.

Mark Chagall is being honored by Google today. Mark Chagall, who was born on July 7, 1887, is being remembered by Google today in honor of his birthday.

Google has changed its logo for the day and while it may be difficult to read, it does say Google. The design is tasteful and represents the artist.

On July 7, 2008 Google remade their logo using his artwork, in honor of what would have been Chagall's 121st birthday. This customized version of the logo was submitted to and granted approval by the Artists Rights Society (which represents the rights of Marc Chagall in the U.S.) and the Estate of Marc Chagall.

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julianw

at 10:31 on July 7th, 2008

Google was probably too busy making their Chagall logo to care about Canada Day. I see how it is.

DanielleQ

at 21:19 on July 7th, 2008

Chagall was such an inspiration, and a rare artist as one who received significant recognition within his own lifetime... personally I find the freedom and poetry in his work beautiful and thoughtful.

luciasluce

at 00:25 on July 8th, 2008

Founded in 853 by King Louis the German, this church with ist convent was inhabited by the female members of the aristocracy of southern Germany. It enjoyed the patronage of kings and the right to mint coins in Zürich until well into the 13th century. Ownership of the church and convent passed to the city of Zürich after the Reformation. Important architectural features include the Romanesque choir and the high vaulted transept. The nave was last renovated in 1911, following on from work to heighten the north tower and remove the south tower in the 18th century. In addition to the largest organ in the canton (5,793 pipes), its most stunning jewels are the stained glass windows: those in the north transept are by Alberto Giacometti's cousin, Augusto (1945), the five-part cycle in the choir (1970) and the rosette in teh southern transept (1978) are by Marc Chagall. There is a series of frescos by Paul Bodmer in the cloister to mark the founding of the Fraumünster.

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go2newyork

at 04:00 on July 8th, 2008

Chagall's painting on the ceiling of the Opera Garnier in Paris was so beautiful. I was struck by its dreamlike quality that was so peaceful. Of course it was such a contrast from the architecture and decor of the opera house but it managed to fit perfectly.

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