David Halberstam, one of the most distinguished social and political writers, chronicled the profound changes and challenges of the 20th and 21st centuries. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the Vietnam War and became well known for his best selling books about American life.
Edward Albee, the American playwright, is known for works that have changed the landscape of drama. His well-known plays, such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf won him three Pulitzer prizes, a Tony Award, and other honors.
Dale Chihuly, a prolific glass artist, is lauded for moving blown glass out of the confines of small, precious objects and into the realm of large-scale, multipart sculptures. His memorable exhibitions included Chihuly Over Venice (1995-96) and Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem 2000.
Daniel Libeskind, an international figure in architecture, became well known when he won two high profile competitions – The Jewish Museum in Berlin and The Imperial War Museum North in Manchester. In 2003, he received a commission to create the master plan for the reconstruction of the World Trade Center.
Nandan Nilekani, chief executive officer and president of Infosys in India, pioneered the concept of outsourcing for corporations all over the world. His creative thinking on global initiatives has made him a world spokesman on how business will function in the future.
Erica Jong is the author of 8 novels of which several have been worldwide best sellers. She is best known for her first novel, Fear of Flying that created a sensation with its frank treatment of a woman’s sexual desires.
Julie Taymor is the critically acclaimed director of Broadway shows, films and Opera. Her Broadway adaptation of the Disney film The Lion King earned her two Tony Awards and made her name a household word.
James Rosenquist, the acclaimed American pop artist, has applied his experience of painting large billboards as a young man to his current creation of super-large canvases. His many retrospectives include the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum in Cologne, Germany.
Steve Wozniak, co-founded Apple Computers with Steve Jobs in 1976. He is considered the inventor of the personal computer, having created the Apple 1 and Apple 2 in the mid-1970s. Wozniak and Apple Computer have thus helped transform our world.
Roland Heiler, Managing Director of the Porsche Design Studio, is responsible for the design of watches, eyewear and sports equipment – all upholding the uniform design signature of the Porsche Design brand.
Milton Glaser, one of most admired graphic and architectural designers in the world, is best known for his posters and prints, as well as interior design of several New York restaurants. He has enjoyed one-man shows at the Centre George Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Chuck Close, the American photorealistic painter is known for his large portraits based on his unique grid work. His work is exhibited at the New York Museum of Modern Art and in other prestigious museums throughout the world.
Spike Lee, the film director, producer, writer and actor is noted for his movies, which examine race relations, urban crime and political issues, presenting the different facets of Black culture. He has written several books, and also produces television commercials.
Chris Bangle, BMW Group Chief of Design, began his career at Opel and Fiat before joining BMW in 1992. He has been credited with the achievement of making BMWs stand out from the pack and move into the future.
Paul Warwick Thompson is the director of the Smithonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. His responsibilities are the organization of industrial design exhibits that he anticipates to create long-range interest in industrial design among an audience of all ages and walks of life.
Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its versatility. As a composer, he has won every major award: 3 Oscars, 4 Grammys, 4 Emmys, 1 Tony, 3 Golden Globe Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking show, A Chorus Line.
Steven Holl’s architectural achievements range from museums, chapels and embassies, to academic and residential projects all over the world. His numerous prestigious awards include France’s Grande Médialle d’Or and Finland’s Alvar Aalto Medal.
Ilana Goor’s work is uncompromisingly spontaneous and inspiring even though she never studied art formally. Her creative output includes sculptures, decorative belt buckles, elaborately decorated gold jewelry and furniture utilizing uncommon material.
Ken Heyman has published 40 books of photographs, including two books co-authored with Margaret Mead, the distinguished anthropologist. During his 45 years in the field, he has completed 150 assignments for Life Magazine and photographed in more than 60 countries.
Karim Rashid, known worldwide for contemporary design of over 2000 different, brightly-colored plastic products, has radically changed the aesthetics of product design, His work is in the permanent collections of 14 museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and San Francisco.
David Halberstam, one of the most distinguished social and political writers, chronicled the profound changes and challenges of the 20th and 21st centuries. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the Vietnam War and became well known for his best selling books about American life.
Edward Albee, the American playwright, is known for works that have changed the landscape of drama. His well-known plays, such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf won him three Pulitzer prizes, a Tony Award, and other honors.
Dale Chihuly, a prolific glass artist, is lauded for moving blown glass out of the confines of small, precious objects and into the realm of large-scale, multipart sculptures. His memorable exhibitions included Chihuly Over Venice (1995-96) and Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem 2000.
Daniel Libeskind, an international figure in architecture, became well known when he won two high profile competitions – The Jewish Museum in Berlin and The Imperial War Museum North in Manchester. In 2003, he received a commission to create the master plan for the reconstruction of the World Trade Center. 
Nandan Nilekani, chief executive officer and president of Infosys in India, pioneered the concept of outsourcing for corporations all over the world. His creative thinking on global initiatives has made him a world spokesman on how business will function in the future.
Erica Jong is the author of 8 novels of which several have been worldwide best sellers. She is best known for her first novel, Fear of Flying that created a sensation with its frank treatment of a woman’s sexual desires. 
Julie Taymor is the critically acclaimed director of Broadway shows, films and Opera. Her Broadway adaptation of the Disney film The Lion King earned her two Tony Awards and made her name a household word. 
James Rosenquist, the acclaimed American pop artist, has applied his experience of painting large billboards as a young man to his current creation of super-large canvases. His many retrospectives include the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum in Cologne, Germany.
Steve Wozniak, co-founded Apple Computers with Steve Jobs in 1976. He is considered the inventor of the personal computer, having created the Apple 1 and Apple 2 in the mid-1970s. Wozniak and Apple Computer have thus helped transform our world.
Roland Heiler, Managing Director of the Porsche Design Studio, is responsible for the design of watches, eyewear and sports equipment – all upholding the uniform design signature of the Porsche Design brand.
Milton Glaser, one of most admired graphic and architectural designers in the world, is best known for his posters and prints, as well as interior design of several New York restaurants. He has enjoyed one-man shows at the Centre George Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Chuck Close, the American photorealistic painter is known for his large portraits based on his unique grid work. His work is exhibited at the New York Museum of Modern Art and in other prestigious museums throughout the world.
Spike Lee, the film director, producer, writer and actor is noted for his movies, which examine race relations, urban crime and political issues, presenting the different facets of Black culture. He has written several books, and also produces television commercials.
Chris Bangle, BMW Group Chief of Design, began his career at Opel and Fiat before joining BMW in 1992. He has been credited with the achievement of making BMWs stand out from the pack and move into the future.
Paul Warwick Thompson is the director of the Smithonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. His responsibilities are the organization of industrial design exhibits that he anticipates to create long-range interest in industrial design among an audience of all ages and walks of life.
Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its versatility. As a composer, he has won every major award: 3 Oscars, 4 Grammys, 4 Emmys, 1 Tony, 3 Golden Globe Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking show, A Chorus Line.
Steven Holl’s architectural achievements range from museums, chapels and embassies, to academic and residential projects all over the world. His numerous prestigious awards include France’s Grande Médialle d’Or and Finland’s Alvar Aalto Medal.
Ilana Goor’s work is uncompromisingly spontaneous and inspiring even though she never studied art formally. Her creative output includes sculptures, decorative belt buckles, elaborately decorated gold jewelry and furniture utilizing uncommon material.
Ken Heyman has published 40 books of photographs, including two books co-authored with Margaret Mead, the distinguished anthropologist. During his 45 years in the field, he has completed 150 assignments for Life Magazine and photographed in more than 60 countries.
Karim Rashid, known worldwide for contemporary design of over 2000 different, brightly-colored plastic products, has radically changed the aesthetics of product design, His work is in the permanent collections of 14 museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and San Francisco.
