Birthday
Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse was a French painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He was born on 31 December 1869 in Cateau-Cambrésis, France, and died on 3 November 1954 in Nice, France. Matisse is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and became known above all for his colorful and expressive works.
The painting "The Red Cell " from 1907 is exhibited at the MoMA in New York. It shows a woman sitting on a bed surrounded by a red blanket. It is considered one of the most important examples of Matisse's use of color and line.
Another famous work is "The Green Snake " from 1907, which is now exhibited at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. It shows a woman being embraced by a green snake and is attributed to the Fauvist movement, characterized by vivid colors.
His painting "The Blue Niche " from 1947 is exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It shows a woman sitting in a blue alcove. It was from the late phase of his career when he became more involved with collages and paper cuts.
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- Elizabeth Arden, 31 December 1878 in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, † 18 October 1966, entrepreneur, beautician
- Val Kilmer, 31 December 1959 in Los Angeles, California, actor
- Anthony Hopkins, 31 December 1937 in Margam, Wales, actor
- Psy, 31 December 1977, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, singer, rapper
- Donna Summer, 31 December 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, † 17 May 2012, singer
- John Denver, 31 December 1943 in Roswell, New Mexico, † 12 October 1997, singer, songwriter
- Diane von Fürstenberg, 31 December 1946, Brussels, Belgium, fashion designer
- Nicholas Sparks, 31 December 1965, Omaha, Nebraska, writer
Saint's day
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Daily aspects
You might be in a tender mood. The relationship with your mother, or a motherly figure, is close, with a harmonious connection between you both. You will attract female company, as it is the perfect time to connect with female friends. Go out, have fun, be around the art and culture scene, and enjoy all this transit brings! It is also a wonderful time to decorate your home.
Fun and entertainment are the order of the day at Aquarius Moon. The relationship with friends, fraternity, and social issues touch us deeply. Now it is the best time to do something crazy together, but also to get involved in social causes.
The Trine between the Moon and Neptune gives you an active imagination, good empathy, and an excellent understanding of art. You are attractive, dreamy, and enthusiastic. It's a great time for writing down your goals in life, meditation, psychic practice, reading tarot cards, practicing astrology, and making love till all hours of the morning.
The Square between Mars and Saturn makes you prone to getting frustrated and aggressive at work, and in professional affairs. Your boss may give you a lot of work, and there could be power clashes in the office with those in authority. Be careful when handling knives in the kitchen, or tools of any kind. Your skin may flare up and rashes may occur. You could experience very dry skin, so keep moisturizer near by, and you can also break bones easily, so be cautious when exercising or moving around.
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