
Icons of Europe
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Icons of Europe
is a not-for-profit association based at Brussels, Belgium. We use great culture as
a platform for dialogue and inspiration related to contemporary issues.
We
believe that Icons
of art, music, literature and science capture the
imagination and stimulate cross-border
exchanges of ideas and knowledge on contemporary
societal issues. For example: the identity of Europe, transatlantic relations,
and the re-emergence of tuberculosis. Relating to all
three examples, the subject of CHOPIN's
life and legacy has become a
particularly important priority for our work.
Chopin 2010 will be a
milestone.
Other Icons of Europe research priorities are NAPOLEON's
rise to power in France and Europe, the cultural exchanges of the distinguished 19th century BOSTON
SATURDAY CLUB with Europe, and the life, works and downfall of OSCAR
WILDE.
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Founded in 2001
Icons of Europe was inaugurated under the auspices of
the Secretary General of the
Council
of Europe, Mr Walter Schwimmer.
Core activity
- Research of Icons of art, music,
literature and science
- Production of classical music events with a
theme
- Publication of biographies,
essays, online
information
- Stop-TB advocacy (pro bono work and
Icons of Europe TB Fund)
- Co-operation with many companies and
institutions
Key
people
- Jens A. Jorgensen, co-founder and president.
Formerly with BP, McKinsey,
Monsanto, and most recently a U.N. specialized agency.
- Daniel Blumenthal, renowned
pianist and professor at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. He is advisor to Icons of Europe.
- Cecilia Jorgensen, managing director of
IT FINANCE; a former
vice-president of JP.Morgan. She is co-founder of Icons of Europe.
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