Malcolm Gladwell
Author and journalist known for exploring the unexpected aspects of culture
Akira Kurosawa
Regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema
Claude Monet
Founder of French Impressionist painting
Herman Melville
His work includes narratives that are part of the American Renaissance
Al Pacino
Iconic for his intense and powerful performances
Richard Serra
American minimalist sculptor known for his large-scale steel sculptures
Taylor Swift
Country turned pop superstar
Haruki Murakami
Blends the mundane with surrealism and humor
Michael Barbaro
Journalist known for his concise and informative news reporting
Murasaki Shikibu
Author of the world's first novel
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Mexican film director and producer known for his interconnected storytelling
James Joyce
Known for his complex narrative techniques
Pablo Neruda
Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet known for his passionate love poems
Rem Koolhaas
Known for his innovative and provocative designs
Emma Thompson
Renowned for her versatility in acting and screenwriting
Ida B. Wells
Investigative journalist known for her work against lynching
Fran Walsh
Frequent collaborator with Peter Jackson
Jean-Luc Godard
French-Swiss film director, screenwriter, and film critic. He is often identified with the 1960s French film movement La Nouvelle Vague, or New Wave
Leonardo DiCaprio
Known for his dynamic roles and environmental activism
Ernest Hemingway
Nobel laureate known for his economical and understated style
Jonathan Ive
Chief Design Officer of Apple Inc., known for the design of the iPhone and MacBook
Salman Rushdie
His magical realism in literature has sparked both acclaim and controversy
Ricky Gervais
Known for his dark humor and the creation of The Office
Kanye West
Hip-hop innovator, fashion designer
George Orwell
Known for his dystopian novels and essays on politics
