Word: icons
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...These projects don't quite measure up for Sang, a skyscraper enthusiast whose last job was at Two International Finance Centre, Hong Kong's tallest building. "When a skyscraper gets to a certain height, it becomes an icon and the city becomes very proud of it," he says. "The Burj Dubai is a sign of the level of activity, imagination and efficiency, and of the can-do attitude here in Dubai...
...course, the trick of a broad-brush blockbuster such as this is to make all difficulties invisible to the audiences careering from icon to icon. But since the ideals of the late industrialist Solomon R. Guggenheim's foundation include "the promotion and encouragement of art and education in art and the enlightenment of the public," it's also rewarding to note the nuances in the show: how a handful of works can carry the quirky spirit of their original collector; how personal taste can determine the path of art history. Seen in this light, Standing Woman is not only...
...English icon, the Galaxy's offer seemed smarter way to end a storied career than riding the pine for Real or transferring to a lesser English or European team. With Beckham in their midfield, Galaxy execs dream of creating a "global brand," where they play games against the world's top teams, and attract better players and more fans. His July 21 debut is against London powerhouse Chelsea, although it's an exhibition match of the sort that European clubs rarely take seriously...
...stadiums will be filled when the Beckham circus comes to town; and MLS loyalists will claim vindication from the international interest in the U.S. league prompted by Beckham's presence. "David Beckham blows through the clutter in the sports-entertainment market because he transcends sport, he is a cultural icon," says Don Garber, MLS commissioner. "There really is only one David Beckham...
...Garibaldi's legend stretched far beyond Italian shores. He had in fact begun his military career by leading independence movements in Brazil and Uruguay before returning home to lead battles to unify Italy. This "Hero of Two Worlds" would eventually become an international icon both during and after his lifetime, an archetype of the modern military folk hero who understood the link between his cult and his cause...