Pablo Picasso's Birth Anniversary

 

Pablo Picasso, born on 25 October 1881, in Málaga, Spain, was a Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer. He was one of the greatest and most-influential artists of the 20th century and the creator (with Georges Braque) of Cubism.

The enormous body of Picasso’s work remains, and the legend lives on—a tribute to the vitality of the “disquieting” Spaniard with the “sombre…piercing” eyes who superstitiously believed that work would keep him alive. For nearly 80 of his 91 years, Picasso devoted himself to an artistic production that contributed significantly to and paralleled the whole development of modern art in the 20th century.

World Lemur Day 2024

 

World Lemur Day is celebrated on the last Friday of October and this year, the holiday is scheduled to fall on October 25. The objective of this holiday is to raise awareness about the need to preserve this endangered species, and to celebrate its unique attributes. The holiday was first observed in 2014, when it was founded by Jonah Ratsimmbazafy in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Since then, zoos and animal rights organizations across the globe have been celebrating this particular event. World Lemur Day is celebrated in tandem with the World Lemur Festival.

Global Champagne Day 2024

 

Global Champagne Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Friday in October and this year, it falls on October 25. The beverage is a sparkling wine that originated and is produced in the Champagne wine region of France. Most champagne is produced with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes; although smaller amounts of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Fromenteau in Champagne), Arbane, and Petit Meslier are also used. Traditionally, it is served in a champagne flute, whose characteristics include a long stem with a tall, narrow bowl, thin sides, and an etched bottom. It’s usually reserved for celebrations, especially New Year’s Day, right as the year begins, and the winners of racing competitions tend to spray champagne at each other and the crowd.

World Pasta Day

 

Pasta, which means 'dough' in Italian, is the symbol of the cuisine that takes many shapes and is considered to be one of the most popular dishes in the world. Pasta, traditionally made from an unleavened dough comprising durum wheat flour, eggs, and water, has been celebrated as a healthy and sustainable food across the world since 1998, with a day dedicated to its taste, nutritive value, culinary legacy, and versatility on October 25th every year as World Pasta Day. This day highlights not only pasta’s Italian roots but also its global journey, as it continues to evolve and adapt across different cuisines.

 

International Artist Day

We celebrate International Artist Day on October 25. Art as a creative human expression encapsulates myriad things. It portrays the beauty of life or a bitter reality. It records history, revolutions, rebellions, and sometimes is a means to escape them. In short, there is no history or culture without art. This day celebrates all forms of art — paintings, sculpture, photography, architecture, music, and more.

Canadian artist, Chris MacClure started International Artist Day in 2004. Since then, October 25th has been a day dedicated to celebrating all the contributions artists have given to society.

The day also celebrates one of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso who was born on October 25th, 1881.