May 09

Rolf de Maré was a pioneering art collector and patron of early 20th-century avant-garde in Europe. He established the Ballets suédois in Paris in 1920, commissioning works by composers and designers of the modernist movement. De Maré amassed a renowned collection of textiles, sculptures, and folk art that reflected his interest in non-Western traditions. His contributions helped shape modern dance and visual arts, bridging Swedish cultural heritage with Parisian innovation. He donated much of his collection to major museums in Sweden, ensuring a lasting influence on European art history.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Gordon Bunshaft studied at MIT and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He joined Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in 1937 and contributed to landmark modernist projects worldwide. His most famous building is the Solow Building on Manhattan's Upper East Side, celebrated for its sleek curtain wall. Bunshaft emphasized functional simplicity and clean lines, influencing generations of architects. He received the AIA Gold Medal in 1988 for his outstanding contributions to modern architecture.

Born Myron Leon Wallace in Brookline, Massachusetts, Mike Wallace graduated from the University of Michigan. He began his journalism career in newspapers before transitioning to radio and television. In 1968, he became one of the original correspondents on CBS's '60 Minutes,' renowned for his tough interviews. Wallace won 21 Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award over his six-decade career. He continued reporting interviews into his nineties, remaining a defining figure in investigative journalism.

Carroll Cole was an American serial killer active during the 1970s, ultimately convicted of six counts of murder. His crimes spanned several states, with victims targeted during travels across the country. Cole’s violent acts and manipulative behavior drew national attention to the psychological study of serial offenders. He was sentenced to life imprisonment before being executed in 1985. Cole’s case remains a chilling example of criminal pathology and its impact on criminal justice policies.