Q: Who founded Cubism?

Pablo Picasso is credited with founding Cubism .

Question 1

Where is porphyry found?

Accepted Answer

Porphyry is found along the western coastlines of both North and South America and in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. The igneous rock forms when lava cools along the borders of tectonic plates. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of porphyry furniture, lighting and decorative objects.

Question 2

When was Chanel founded?

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Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 3

Who founded Cubism?

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso is credited with founding Cubism.

Question 4

Who founded Off-White?

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Virgil Abloh founded Off-White. The late American designer and entrepreneur established the luxury brand in Milan, Italy, in 2013. Prior to creating his own brand, Abloh worked for the Italian luxury fashion house of Fendi. Find a wide range of Off-White apparel, accessories and furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 5

When was Balenciaga founded?

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Balenciaga was founded in 1919 in San Sebastián, Spain. Creator Cristóbal Balenciaga was referred to as “the master of us all” by Christian Dior. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Balenciaga designs from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 6

When was Dior founded?

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The company Christian Dior was originally founded in 1946 at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France. From there, Dior strove to deliver fashion for an optimistic post-war future, leading to the great success of his company. Shop a collection of designer Christian Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 7

When was Valentino founded?

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Valentino was founded in 1960. Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani established the Italian fashion house in Rome. When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Valentino apparel and accessories.

Question 8

When was Tiffany's founded?

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Tiffany's was founded in 1837. The firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium" at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany shifted the focus to fine jewelry. Explore a large collection of Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 9

When was Thomasville Furniture founded?

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Thomasville Furniture was founded in 1904 in Thomasville, North Carolina. The company has been inactive since the mid-2010s, with uncertain ownership. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of antique and modern Thomasville furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 10

How was the face jug found?

Accepted Answer

The famous face jug was found when a man in Germantown, Pennsylvania, began to excavate an area to build a school. He discovered the pottery and passed it down to his granddaughter who enlisted the help of the appraisers on the PBS television show “History Detectives” to identify the jug. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique pottery.

Question 11

When was the Memphis Group founded?

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The Memphis Group formed in 1980 when Italian designer Ettore Sottsass invited fellow artists and designers to band together and create a collective. In 1981, the group debuted with a show in Milan, Italy, and continued to collaborate until disbanding in 1987. You'll find a variety of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

Question 12

Where are coral fossils found?

Accepted Answer

Coral is often thought of as an aquatic rock, but they can be found around the globe in sedimentary rocks and they’re not made of rock at all. Coral is calcium carbonate and it comes from the leftover skeletons or exoskeletons of simple living animals. Corals began about 510 million years ago, which is why they can be found just about anywhere on the planet. Shop a collection of coral pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 13

Who founded the Memphis Group?

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The Italian designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group in 1980 to fulfill his vision of having a team of like-minded designers collaborating to produce unique furniture and decorative objects. In 1981, the group held their first exhibition and continued to design together until 1987. You'll find a selection of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.

Question 14

Where is black marble found?

Accepted Answer

Black marble is found in various locations. Some of the most well-known quarries are in Agadir-Biougra and Erfoud, Morocco; Markina, Spain; Laurens, France; Zaghouan, Tunisia; La Spezia, Italy; and Balochistan, Pakistan. Shop a variety of black marble furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Question 15

When was Jabel jewelry founded?

Accepted Answer

Jabel jewelry was founded in 1916 in Newark, New Jersey. It was founded by J.J.Abelson, a stone setter who is known for elevating the techniques of making die strike jewelry and creating an exceptional quality of work. On 1stDibs, find a range of Jabel jewelry from top sellers.

Question 16

When was Stella McCartney founded?

Accepted Answer

Stella McCartney founded her eponymous fashion house in 2001, with her designs being presented in Paris in October of that same year. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Stella McCartney clothing, bags and shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 17

When was Kroehler furniture founded?

Accepted Answer

Kroehler furniture was first started in 1902, when founder Peter E. Kroehler bought the Naperville Lounge Company. After the factory was destroyed by a tornado in 1913, he built a new factory and named it Kroehler Manufacturing Co. Shop a collection of Kroehler furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Where are chameleon diamonds found?

Accepted Answer

While the exact origins of chameleon diamonds are unknown, the earliest mention of the color-changing diamond has been traced back to Paris in 1866. These diamonds have also been bought in Tel Aviv, Antwerp and India. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic chameleon diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 19

Where are Paraiba tourmalines found?

Accepted Answer

Incredibly rare, the lovely blue-green Paraiba tourmaline gems are found in Brazil, Nigeria and Mozambique. Their color is what makes them so rare and so highly desirable. First discovered in Paraiba in northeastern Brazil, hence the name of this stone, it has since been found in other regions. However, the Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines continue to be more valuable and have a more intense hue than gems sourced in other locations. On 1stDibs, find Paraiba tourmaline jewelry from top sellers around the world.

Question 20

Who founded Christian Lacroix?

Accepted Answer

Christian Lacroix founded Christian Lacroix. The fashion designer was born in Arles, France, in 1951 and studied art history at the University of Montpellier and museum studies at the École du Louvre and the Sorbonne in Paris. Lacroix aspired to become a museum curator or costume designer but instead entered the world of fashion, specifically haute couture, after he was offered an assistant job at the legendary luxury brand Hermès. In 1981, he became a designer at the House of Patou. Then, he established his eponymous brand in 1987. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Christian Lacroix apparel and accessories.

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