How do you hold on to home when it’s time to leave? For Cuban-born artist Tatiana Mesa Paján, it was through the careful collection of objects. Before leaving Cuba, Mesa Paján took a series of walks through the city, collecting discarded objects along the way.
Celia Cruz, known as the “Queen of Salsa,” was a Cuban-American singer whose powerful voice and vibrant style revolutionized Latin music.
Chinese immigrant and renowned architect I.M. Pei designed iconic structures like the Louvre Pyramid in Paris and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood icon, left a lasting mark on American culture through her film career and as an inventor. Her groundbreaking work on frequency-hopping technology, co-developed during World War II, laid the foundation for modern wireless communication, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Irving Berlin was a legendary composer and lyricist whose music deeply shaped American culture. An immigrant from Russia, he wrote iconic songs including “God Bless America” and “White Christmas,” capturing the spirit of the nation through times of war and peace.
Bob Hope was a beloved entertainer whose career spanned vaudeville, radio, film and television. Know for his quick wit and comedic timing, Hope became a cultural icon through his USO tours, bringing laughter to American troops overseas for over five decades.
