nPosted on March 28, 2019
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nIn the 1880s, Jews in Russia faced pogroms (violent government-incited riots) that killed many and ran off many others. Perhaps that’s why the very young Abraham Walkowitz (born on this date in 1878) and his mother left Siberia, Russia, and came to the U.S.
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nWalkowitz always loved to draw. As a child he drew all over the floors and “everything” with chalk.
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nLater he studied art in Europe, and it was there – specifically in France – that he met a dancer who was also from the U.S.; Isadora Duncan had grown up in California, but she lived most of her life in Europe and the Soviet Union.
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Like many other artists and thinkers of the time, Walkowitz was impressed by the way that Isadora Duncan shrugged off the “rules” of dance, created her own never-before-seen style, and portrayed freedom and beauty with her movements. Duncan is considered the Mother of Modern Dance, and Walkowitz was inspired by her creativity.
Like many other artists and thinkers of the time, Walkowitz was impressed by the way that Isadora Duncan shrugged off the “rules” of dance, created her own never-before-seen style, and portrayed freedom and beauty with her movements. Duncan is considered the Mother of Modern Dance, and Walkowitz was inspired by her creativity.n
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nHow inspired was Walkowitz?
He created more than 5,000 drawings of Isadora Duncan. These drawings, which
capture the fluidity and freedom of Duncan’s movements, are considered by some to be his most significant achievement.n
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nnAlso on this date:
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nSomething on a Stick Day
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nBarnum and Bailey Day
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nTeachers’ Day in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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nWeed Appreciation Day
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nWhat’s in a Name Day
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Ragnar Lodbrok Day in Scandinavia
Ragnar Lodbrok Day in Scandinavia
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nAnniversary of Robert Goddard’s first successful use of gyroscopes to control a rocket
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nBirthday of artist Raphael
nBirthday of artist Raphael
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nPlan ahead:
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nHistorical anniversaries in March
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