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TheLeadersDefiningSuccess Dear Readers,
Intoday’sfast-pacedandever-evolvingbusinesslandscape,innovation,leadership,andvision arekeyattributesthatseticonicleadersapart.Itiswithgreatexcitementthatwebringtoyouthis specialissue, wherewespotlight TheMostIconicBusinessLeaderstoWatchin2024, individualswhoarenotonlypushingboundariesbutalsoshapingthefutureoftheirrespective industries.
Inthisedition,wecelebratebusinessleaderswhohavedemonstratedunparalleledcreativity, resilience,andpassion.Eachofthemhasauniquestorythatreflectstheessenceofwhatittakes tosucceedintoday’scompetitivemarket.Fromtechnologicalpioneersrevolutionizingthedigital spacetovisionaryentrepreneursleadingwithpurpose,theseleadersserveasabeaconof inspirationforbothseasonedprofessionalsandaspiringleadersalike.
Asyoureadthroughtheirjourneys,wehopeyou’llbeinspiredbytheirdeterminationto overcomechallengesandcreatemeaningfulchange.Theirrelentlessdriveandinnovative approachesoffervaluablelessonsforallofus,remindingusthatsuccessisacontinuousprocess oflearning,adapting,andgrowing.
Onthecoverstoryofthismagazine,wehavefeaturedBettyGervasiniFCA,FounderofHR Forte-SaaSPayrollSystemsandPartneratAcclimeGroup.Shelovescreatingprojectsfrom scratchandinvolvingherchildren,findingimmensesatisfactionincompletingprojectstogether Thisblendofprofessionalpassion,personalhobbies,andafocusonhealthallowshertoachieve afulfillingandbalancedlife.
Weareconfidentthatthesetrailblazerswillnotonlycontinuetoleadbutalsoredefinethefuture ofbusiness.Here’stocelebratingtheirachievementsandlookingforwardtotheincrediblethings theywillaccomplishintheyearahead.
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Onthecoverstoryofthismagazine,wehave featuredBettyGervasiniFCA,FounderofHR Forte-SaaSPayrollSystemsandPartnerat AcclimeGroup.Shelovescreatingprojects fromscratchandinvolvingherchildren,finding immensesatisfactionincompletingprojects together.Thisblendofprofessionalpassion, personalhobbies,andafocusonhealthallows hertoachieveafulfillingandbalancedlife.
Withovertwodecadesofexperience,Betty understandsthatobstacles,failures,andsetbacks areintegraltothejourneytowardsuccess.Her leadershipisdefinedbyessentialtraitsthat empowerhertonavigateandresolvechallenges effectively
Recognizingthepowerofdiverseperspectives, Bettyassemblesteamsthatbringvariedideas andthoughtstothetable.Sheknowsthat collaborationcanleadtoinnovativesolutions andenhancedproblem-solving.
Asawomanentrepreneur,Bettyalsofulfillsher rolesasamotherandwife.Shestronglybelieves inkeepingwork-relatedproblemsseparatefrom familylife.Bymanagingheremotionsand switchingroleseffectively,sheensuresahealthy work-lifebalance.Agreatfamilytime,filled withlaughterandjoy,helpsherapproachwork challengeswithafreshperspectivethenextday.
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COVER STORY Empowering Innovation: A Trailblazing Woman in Technology and Corporate Services Intoday’sdynamicbusinessenvironment,technologyandcorporateservicesare essentialforbusinessestothriveandremaincompetitive.Navigatingelementssuch asaccounting,tax,HRoutsourcing,andcompanyauditsrequiresaskilledleader. Womenentrepreneurs,withtheirempathy,resilience,andstrongdecision-making skills,makesignificantimpactsinthesefields.
OnesuchleaderisBettyGervasiniFCA,FounderofHRForte-SaaSPayroll SystemsandPartneratAcclimeGroup.ACharteredAccountantfromICAIanda CertifiedLeadAuditorofISO27001,Bettybringsmorethan20yearsofexperience inthecorporateservicesindustry.Herexpertiseinleveragingtechnologyto streamlineserviceshasensuredefficientandeffectivesolutionsforclients.
Betty’sjourneyexemplifiesthepowerofcombiningbusinessacumenwith technologicalinnovation,settingahighstandardforfutureleadersinthecorporate andtechspheres.
HR Forte (Founder and CEO) Acclime Group (Partner) An Illustrious Journey: A Successful Woman Entrepreneur Betty’sremarkablejourneybeganinMalaysia,whereshe excelledinhighschoolinAssunta.Shepursued foundationstudiesatMetropolitanCollegeandgraduated withhonorswithaBachelorofScienceinAccounting fromQueen’sUniversity,Belfast.Recognizedwitha scholarshipduringherfirstyearatQueen’s,she embarkedonherprofessionalcareerinDublinasa traineeauditorataBig4Firmwhilestudyingatthe InstituteofCharteredAccountantsinIreland(ICAI).She thentransitionedtoLowry&Associates,whereshe honedherauditskillsunderMr.Lowry’smentorship, passingallICAIexaminationsonherfirstattempt. Gratefulforhisguidance,shespentsixyearsatLowry, ultimatelyturningdownapartnershipoffertopursueher entrepreneurialdreamsinAsia.
ReturningtoMalaysia,Bettyengagedinlecturingroles inrenowneduniversitiesandprofessionalbodieswhile servedbrieflyatalocalconsultingfirmbeforeventuring toVietnamtobecometheChiefFinancialOfficerata frozenfoodcompanyinHoChiMinhCity,Vietnam.In 2006,shesawuntappedpotentialinVietnam,founded Finexandovercomingthelocallanguageandcultural barrierswithinayear.For13years,Finexprovided corporateservicestoforeigninvestorsandcompaniesin Vietnam.
In2017,BettyfoundedHRForte,drivenbyadedicated teamandaclearvision.HRFortehasevolvedintoa cloud-basedSaaSplatform,offeringHRpayrollsolutions acrossmultipleAsiancountries,withplansforfurther expansion.In2020,FinexwasacquiredbyAcclime Group,whereBettynowservesasapartner,contributing tobusinessdevelopmentacrossAsiawhilecontinuingto supportteamsinVietnam.
Simultaneously,shecontinuestodevelopandexpandHR Fortesystems,currentlycoveringpayrollsinVietnam, Cambodia,Thailand,thePhilippines,Malaysia,and Singapore,withplanstoextendintoIndonesia,Hong Kong,UAE,UK,andselectedLatinAmericancountries. AlongsideHRForte,shedevelopedOctoprosystemsto simplifypayrollmanagementformultinational companies,consolidatingallpayrollsintoasingle,userfriendlyplatform.
Betty’sillustriousjourneyisatestamenttoherresilience, vision,anddedication,markingherasatrailblazerinthe corporateandtechnologysectors.
Interdisciplinary Nature Asamodern-dayCEOofaSaaScompany,Bettyencompassesamultifacetednatureintoday’sdynamicand competitivemarket.Therearesomecrucialrolesasfollows:
VISIONARY LEADER Drivesthecompany'svisionandstrategicgrowth.
CUSTOMER-CENTRIC
Enhancesproductdevelopmentandcustomer experiencebasedonfeedbackandtrends.
INNOVATOR
Spearheadsproductinnovationtostayaheadof competitorsandmeetevolvingcustomerneeds.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Securesandmanageskeypartnershipstomaximize mutualbenefits.
COMPLIANCE & SECURITY Ensurescompliancewithindustrystandards,andmitigatesrisks relatedtodatasecurityandprivacybyleveragingexpertinsights andtools.
TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATOR Maintainsclearandopencommunicationwithstakeholders, boardmembers,andemployees.
HR FORTE: Revolutionizing HR Payroll With A Comprehensive Cloud-based SaaS Solution
HRFortedeliversacutting-edge,cloud-basedHRpayrollSaaSsolution,meticulouslydesignedtohandlepayroll calculationsacrossmultipleAsianandLatinAmericancountries—allwithinasingle,cohesiveplatform.Theplatformis packedwithpowerfulHRfunctionalities,including:
EmployeePortal:EmpoweremployeeswitheasyaccesstotheirHRinformation.
eLeave:Streamlineleavemanagementwithautomatedprocesses.
eClaims:Simplifyexpenseclaimsandreimbursements.
TimeTracker:Accuratelytrackandmanageemployeeworkinghours.
eApproval:Facilitateseamlessapprovalworkflows.
eReports:GenerateinsightfulHRreportswithease.
eSign:EnabledigitalsigningforHRdocuments.
OffboardingModule:Manageemployeeexitssmoothlyandefficiently.
CloudDocumentsManagement:SecurelystoreandmanageHRdocumentsinthecloud.
Year-EndTaxCompliance:Ensurecompliancewithyear-endtaxregulationseffortlessly
Theplatform'sseamlessintegrationcapabilitieswiththird-partysystemsviaRestAPIsempowerHRdepartmentstoachieve fullautomation,fromonboardingtooffboardingandend-to-endpayrollprocesses.
Octopro: Advanced Payroll Aggregation and Analysis WithOctopro,itcanconsolidatepayrollsformultiplecountries,companies,andlocations,providingacomprehensive overviewforselectedcompanies.Thisfeaturedeliversdetaileddataanalysis,enhancingdecision-makingandoperational efficiency.
HRForteisthetopchoiceforregionalandglobalHRplayers:
ComprehensiveFunctionality:AllessentialHRtoolsinoneplatform.
GlobalReach:PayrollcalculatorsformultipleAsianandLatinAmericancountries.
SeamlessIntegration:Easilyintegratewiththird-partysystems.
Data-DrivenInsights:Advanceddataanalysisforbetterdecision-making.
FullAutomation:Fromonboardingtooffboarding,streamlineeveryHRprocess.
ExperiencethefutureofHRpayrollwithHRForte,whereinnovationmeetsefficiency
Thecompetitiveedgeandvaluepropositionsare:
GlobalReach:HRForteenablesseamlesspayrollcalculatorsacrossmultipleAsiancountries,withcapabilitiesfor internationalpayrolluploads,providingaunifiedsolutionforglobalHRleaders.
OctoproAggregator:OurOctoprofeatureintegratesHRMSanddeliversadvanceddataanalytics,offeringcomprehensive insightsforstrategicdecision-making.
User-CentricDesign:HRForteboastsasimpleandflexibledesigntailoredtodiversepayrollneeds,makingitidealfor serviceprovidersandglobalHRleaders.Itadaptseffortlesslytolocalpayrollrequirements.
AffordablePricing:OurSaaSmodelprovidescutting-edgetechnologyathighlycompetitiveandaffordablerates,coupled withexceptionalcustomerservice,ensuringmaximumvalueforourclientsandemployees.
Modern-dayLeadersistheTrend Modernleadershiprequirestech-savvyand adaptableleaders.Remoteteammanagement throughvariouscollaborationtoolslike Slack,Zoom,andMicrosoftTeamsisdoneby leveragingtheseavailabletechnologies.Via bigdataanalytics,thedecision-making processhasbeenmoreaccurate.Artificial Intelligence(AI)streamlinesprocessesand eliminatesmundanetasks.Ithelpsleadersto focusmoreonstrategicinitiatives.With globalizationandfast-pacedtechnology, leadersneedtounderstandthenuancesof diverseculturalandregulatoryenvironments. Modern-dayleadersareforward-thinkingand tech-savvy,andtheyempowerteamsfor ownership.
Achievements Year after Year 2011:Bettywasinvitedforaninterviewonashowrelatedtoleadership.ShewasaskedabouttheVietnamMarketandtips todobusinessinVietnam.
2012:ShewasalsoinvitedforaninterviewataMalaysianradiostation,BFM89.9.Itwasrelatedtodoingbusinessin Vietnamforaspiringentrepreneurs.
2017:ShefoundedHRFortewiththeinitialobjectiveofinternalusebeforeitchangeditsdirectiontobeaSaaSproviderin 2020.
2019:Finexwasawarded(thecompanyshefoundedinVietnamin2007providingafullsuiteofcorporateservicesbeforeit gotacquiredbyAcclimein2020)byAPACBusinessHeadlinesandCIOAdvisorforthequalityofservicesrenderedfor globalcompaniesandStaffing&RecruitmentintheAsia-Pacificregion.
2020:FinexwasacquiredbyAcclime.BettybecomesapartnerofAcclimeGroup.
2022:BettywaslistedintheBritishpediaoftheir5theditionas“ListofSuccessfulPeopleinMalaysia”.
2023:ShewasinvitedbytheInstituteofCharteredAccountantsinIreland(ICAI)towriteanarticleintheirTaxPoint magazine‘Feb2023issue’thatisavailabletomorethan30,000oftheirglobalmembersaboutHongKongandSingaporeas TaxHaven.
Betty - A Trailblazing Leader Withovertwodecadesofexperience,Bettyunderstandsthatobstacles,failures,andsetbacksareintegraltothejourney towardsuccess.Herleadershipisdefinedbyessentialtraitsthatempowerhertonavigateandresolvechallengeseffectively:
ComposureUnderPressure:Bettymaintainscalmnessinthefaceofadversity.Shebelievesthatstayingcomposedprevents additionalissuesandhelpsretainrespectandconfidencefromothers.Aclearmindiskeytoidentifyingsolutionsand opportunities.
TeamworkandCollaboration:Recognizingthepowerofdiverseperspectives,Bettyassemblesteamsthatbringvaried ideasandthoughtstothetable.Sheknowsthatcollaborationcanleadtoinnovativesolutionsandenhancedproblem-solving.
EmotionalIntelligence:Bettyemphasizestheimportanceofcontrollingemotionswhentacklingissues.Shebelievesthat showingangerandfrustrationonlyinstillsfearanddemotivationinothers.Instead,sheadvocatesforrespectfuland composedinteractions.
Work-LifeBalance:Asawomanentrepreneur,Bettyalsofulfillsherrolesasamotherandwife.Shestronglybelievesin keepingwork-relatedproblemsseparatefromfamilylife.Bymanagingheremotionsandswitchingroleseffectively,she ensuresahealthywork-lifebalance.Agreatfamilytime,filledwithlaughterandjoy,helpsherapproachworkchallenges withafreshperspectivethenextday.
NavigatingtheDataChallenge:Bettyforeseesthatfuturebusinessleaderswillfaceanoverwhelmingamountofdataand informationfordecision-making.Withadvancementsintechnology,AI,andanalyticaltools,leadersmustmakeinformedand swiftdecisions.Betty'stech-savvinessandstronggraspofdatamanagementequiphertonavigatethisevolvinglandscape adeptly.
Betty'sjourneydemonstratesthatunderstandingandovercomingobstaclesarecrucialtoachievingsuccess.Herleadership, characterizedbyresilience,collaboration,emotionalintelligence,andadaptability,setsabenchmarkforfutureleaders.
COVER STORY Golden Pieces of Advice Bettysays, “Be deeply passionate about what you do. Master time management by prioritizing effectively, as everything that crosses your desk today is marked as urgent. Embrace delegation—acknowledge that you can't do it all alone, even if you believe no one can do it better. Never stop learning, and welcome technology with open arms, harnessing it to your advantage.”
Passion Beyond Work Bettybelievesthereisn’taperfectwork-life balance;instead,it’saboutintegratingwhat youloveintoallaspectsoflife.Sheviews worknotjustasanecessityforearninga living,butasanextensionofherpassions. Herdeepenjoymentofdeveloping products,workingwithclients,and consultingmeanssheapproachesworkwith thesameenthusiasmshereservesforher hobbies.
MaintaininghealthisapriorityforBetty,as shefirmlybelievesthatwithouthealth,one cannotfullyenjoylife,regardlessofwealth. Hercommitmenttoahealthylifestyleis evidentinherhobbies,whichinclude:
Sewing & Crafting Camping & Outdoor Activities With Her Family Cooking And Baking Gardening Bettylovescreatingprojectsfromscratch andinvolvingherchildren,finding immensesatisfactionincompletingprojects together.Thisblendofprofessionalpassion, personalhobbies,andafocusonhealth allowshertoachieveafulfillingand balancedlife.
DidyouknowVaticanCityisjustnamedasacity,butit’sactuallyacountry?It’sthesmallestcountryintheworld, onlyabout0.2squaremilesinsize.Eventhoughit’stiny,VaticanCityispackedwithhistory,amazingart,anddeep religiousimportance.It’sthehomeofthePopeandthecenteroftheCatholicChurch,makingitaspecialplacefor anyoneinterestedincultureandhistory
Inthisarticle,youwilllearnabouttherichandfascinatinghistoryofVaticanCity,someofitsinterestingfacts,anda briefguideonhowtoexploreit.
Where is Vatican City Located? VaticanCityislocatedintheheartofRome, Italy.Itisanindependentcity-stateentirely surroundedbythecityofRome.
Key Events You Should Never Miss Papal Audience WhenvisitingVaticanCity, thereareafewkeyeventsyou shouldtrynottomiss:
EveryWednesday,youcanseethePopeinSt.Peter’sSquare duringaspecialgatheringwherehegiveshisblessing.
Easter Mass OnEasterSunday,thePopeleadsabigmassinSt.Peter’s Basilica,followedbyaspecialblessingfromthebalcony.
Christmas Midnight Mass OnChristmasEve,thePopeholdsamidnightmassinSt. Peter’sBasilica,whichisabeautifulandspiritualevent.
Canonization Ceremonies ThesearespecialeventswherethePopedeclaressomeonea saint,heldinSt.Peter’sSquare.
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29) ThisdaycelebratesthepatronsaintsofRomewithaspecial massinSt.Peter’sBasilica.
Vatican Museums Night Openings Atcertaintimesoftheyear,theVaticanMuseumsstayopen atnight,givingyouachancetoexploreinaquietersetting.
Corpus Christi Procession VATICAN CITY ThiseventfeaturesareligiousprocessionledbythePope, startingatSt.JohnLateranandendingatSt.MaryMajor.
Angelus Prayer EverySundayatnoon,thePopesaysashortprayerandgives ablessingfromthewindowoftheApostolicPalaceinSt. Peter’sSquare.
Palm Sunday Mass ThismassmarksthebeginningofHolyWeek,withthePope blessingpalmbranchesinSt.Peter’sSquare.
All Saints’ Day Mass (November 1) AspecialmassisheldinSt.Peter’sBasilicatohonorallthesaints.
RichandFascinatingHistory VaticanCityhasahistorythat’sbothrichandfascinating,spanningoverathousandyears.Itservesasthespiritualand administrativecenteroftheRomanCatholicChurchandishometothePope.
ThehistoryofVaticanCitytracesbacktotheearlydaysofChristianity,withitssignificancebeginningattheburialsiteofSt. Peter,oneofJesusChrist’sclosestfollowersandthefirstPope.Overtime,thissitebecameSt.Peter’sBasilica,acornerstone oftheCatholicfaith.
Duringthe4thcentury,asChristianityspread,theVaticanbecameanessentialreligioushub.However,itsimportancesurged inthe14thcenturywhenthePopesreturnedtoRomeafterlivinginAvignon,France.Thismarkedthebeginningofthe Vatican’sriseastheheartoftheCatholicChurch.
In1929,itbecameanindependentstate,officiallyrecognizedasthesmallestcountryintheworld,bothinsizeand population,throughtheLateranTreatywithItaly.
Today,itisrenownedforitsculturalandreligioussignificance,housingtheVaticanMuseumsandtheSistineChapelwith Michelangelo’smasterpieces,andithasservedasapilgrimagesiteformillions.Itcontinuestobeasymboloffaithand history,influencingoverabillionCatholicsworldwide.
5 Foods You Must Try in Vatican City Ifyou’replanningtovisitVaticanCitydon’tmissoutontryingthesefoods:
1. Pizza Margherita WhyIt’sFamous:Thisclassicpizzaislovedforitssimple,fresh ingredientsanditsconnectiontoItalianhistory.
Ingredients:Ithasathincrustwithtomatosauce,freshmozzarella cheese,basilleaves,andadrizzleofoliveoil.Thered,white,and greencolorsmatchtheItalianflag.
2. Pasta Carbonara WhyIt’sFamous:PastaCarbonaraisacreamyandcomfortingdish fromRomethat’squicktomakeandverytasty
Ingredients:It’smadewithpasta,eggs,PecorinoRomanocheese, pancettaorguanciale(Italiancuredmeats),blackpepper,and sometimesgarlic.Theeggsandcheesemakeacreamysaucewithout usingcream.
3. Saltimbocca alla Romana WhyIt’sFamous:ThistraditionalRomandishisknownforits tendervealandrichflavors.
Ingredients:Itincludesvealcutletstoppedwithprosciuttoand sage,cookedinwhitewineandbutter.It’ssavorywithahintof sweetness.
4. Supplì WhyIt’sFamous:Supplìarecrispyriceballsthatareapopular snackorappetizerinRome.
Ingredients:They’remadefromrisottoricemixedwithtomato sauce,cheese,andsometimesmeat,thenshapedintoballs,breaded, anddeep-fried.
5. Tiramisu WhyIt’sFamous:TiramisuisapopularItaliandessertwithlayers ofcoffee-soakedladyfingersandcreamymascarponecheese.
Ingredients:Ithaslayersofcoffee-soakedladyfingers, mascarponecheese,eggs,sugar,andasprinkleofcocoapowderon top.
10 Interesting Facts About Vatican City You Didn’t Know Ifyou’replanningtovisitVaticanCitydon’tmissoutontryingthesefoods:
Ÿ It has a population of around 800 people, but only about 400 are residents.
Ÿ It is the residence of the Pope, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Ÿ Latin is the ofcial language of Vatican City, but Italian is commonly spoken in daily life.
Ÿ It became an independent state in 1929 through the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and Italy.
Ÿ It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical and cultural signicance.
Ÿ Home to the largest church in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica, which is renowned for its stunning dome.
Ÿ The Vatican Museums feature one of the world's largest art collections, including masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael.
Ÿ The Vatican’s Swiss Guards, established in 1506, are responsible for the Pope’s security and ceremonial duties.
Ÿ It uses the Euro as its currency, although it is not part of the European Union.
Ÿ It has its postage stamps, which are highly collectible due to their rarity and unique designs.
Conclusion VaticanCitymaybethesmallestcountryintheworld,butit’sfullofamazinghistory,culture, andspirituality.Eventhoughit'stiny,ithasahugeimpactasthecenteroftheCatholicChurch. Fromitsrichpastandimportanteventstoitsdeliciouslocalfoodsandfascinatingfacts,there’s somuchtodiscover.Ifyougetthechancetovisit,you'llfindthatVaticanCityoffersaunique andmemorableexperiencewithstoriesandtreasuresaroundeverycorner
TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS PAINTINGS IN THE WORLD: Masterpieces That Dene Art History There are things in the world that cannot be dened. Universal things that somehow are connected to everyone and everything. Things that are general and objective and personal and subjective at the same time - like love and gravity, like ART.
For me, art was the scribbling and splashing of colors on paper to make my father smile and say “I’m proud.” It is the oxymoron between the words and emotions of my friends when they get mad because they care. It is the weight of my lover’s head resting gently on my shoulders and watching the starry night.
Art is universal as it surrounds us and personal as it happens to all of us, like love and gravity. However, Complex things attract attention, and over time, people give their shots—explaining, dening, and creating art. In this blog, you will discover masterpieces that have withstood the test of time. Here is the list of the Most Famous Paintings in the World and everything you need to know about them.
THEORY OF ART Dening and explaining art is a bit complicated. For example, while explaining what a “Dog” is, its denition would be a set of rules. Like “A dog is a four-legged mammal with fur.” However, this denition would fail if the dog is hairless or loses a leg. Such exceptions make it hard to give a perfect denition.
The theory of art is about comprehending how dogs behave and think. Instead of a strict denition, it is crucial to study how art works.
Dening art accurately in a way that covers everything is nearly impossible. The theory of art does not try to nd a perfect denition, but it understands how artworks and how people think.
How to Read a Painting?
To better understand and admire the most famous paintings in the world, you should know how to see and read a painting. Here are some questions for you to better comprehend a piece of art.
Step 1. LOOK: InitialObservations:Takeineverything,the entireworkofart,andask,whatarethefirst thingsyounotice?
Examination:Focusoneachspecificdetail,its shapes,colors,andtextures.
Step 2. DESCRIBE: VisualElements:Usedescriptivelanguageto describethelines,shapes,colors,andcomposition.
FigurativeElements:Describeanyfiguresor symbolsdepictedintheartwork.
Step 3. THINK: Storytelling:Askyourself,whatstorydoesthe artworktell?Whatisthesetting,mood,andtheme ofthepainting?
Purpose:Whywasthisartworkcreated?What beliefsorvaluesdoesitreflect?
Artist’sIntent:Whatdoyouthinktheartistwas tryingtoconvey?
Step 4. CONNECT: PersonalConnections:Paycloseattentionto howtheartworkmakesyoufeel.Doesitremind youofanything?
Comparisons:Howisthisartworksimilartoor differentfromothersyou’veseen?
BroaderSignificance:Andlastly,howdoesthis artworkcontributetoourunderstandingofart, culture,orhistory?
Byfollowingthesefoursteps,youcangaina deeperappreciationforthemostfamous paintingsintheworld.
Top 10 Most Famous Paintings In The World 1. Mona Lisa Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Estimated date: 1503 to 1519
Where to see it: Louvre Museum (Paris)
Itshouldbenosurprisethatthismysteriousladywithher enigmaticsmileranksfirstonthelistofmostfamous paintingsintheworld.MonaLisaisLeonardodaVinci’s iconicportraitandamasterpiecethattranscendstime.This valuedartworkhasastrikingresemblancetomany RenaissancedepictionsoftheVirginMary.MonaLisa exudesareserveddemeanor,seateduprightinanarmchair withfoldedarms.Almostalive,steady,andintensegazeisa testamenttoLeonardo’sinnovativetechniqueofavoiding outlines.
2. The Scream “TheScream”isaseriesofpaintings,prints,and pastelscreatedbyEdvardMunch.Heproducedtwo versionsinpaintandtwoinpastels,alongwitha lithographystonefromwhichseveralprintshave survived.Thetwomostfamousversionsresideinthe NationalGalleryandtheMunchMuseum.Oneofthe pastelswassoldforastaggering$120millionin 2012.Thepainting’snotorietyisamplifiedbyhighprofiletheftsin1994and2004,drawinginternational attention.TheScreamdepictsahauntingimageandis oftenseenasasymbolofmodernhumanity’sanxiety, captivatingaudiencesworldwide.
Artist: Edvard Munch
Date: 1893
Where to see it: National Museum (Oslo, Norway)
3. The Last Supper Leonardo is the only artist to appear twice in our list of the most famous paintings in the world. “The Last Supper” was painted in an era when religious imagery was still a dominant theme for art. This painting depicts Jesus breaking bread for the last time with his disciples before his crucixion. The painting is a huge fresco – 4.6 meters (15 feet) high and 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) wide, which makes for a memorable viewing.
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Estimated date: 1495 to 1498
Where to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Milan, Italy)
4. Girl with a Pearl Earring Artist: Johannes Vermeer
Estimated date: 1665
Where to see it: Mauritshuis (The Hague, Netherlands)
Often compared with Mona Lisa, “Girl with a Pearl Earring” is a beautiful example of the use of light and denoting a style by Johannes Vermeer. The Dutch public, in 2006, selected it as the most beautiful painting in the Netherlands. This painting depicts a European girl wearing an oriental turban, an exotic dress, and improbably large pearl earrings. Its dark background is not just black but small amounts of red ochre, indigo, and bone black color. The face and draperies were painted mainly using ochres, natural ultramarine, bone black, charcoal black, and lead white. However, the start of the painting, “The Pearl” is described as an illusion having “no contour and hook to hang it from the girl’s ear.” The work is oil on canvas and is 44.5 cm (17.5 in) high and 39 cm (15 in) wide and is signed by “IVMeer”.
5. The Starry Night Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Date: 1889 Where to see it: Museum of Modern Art (New York City)
“The Starry Night” is a comparatively abstract painting that will make you believe in love and magic. It is a signature example of Van Gogh’s bold use of thick brushstrokes. The painting’s striking blues and yellows and the dreamy, swirling atmosphere have intrigued art lovers for decades. It depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, just before sunrise, with the addition of an imaginary village. It has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City since 1941.
6. The Kiss GustavKlimt’sTheKissisamasterpieceoftheSymbolist movement,renownedforitsopulentuseofgoldleafandintricate ArtNouveau-inspireddesigns.ThepaintingdemonstratesKlimt’s masteryofcolorandform,depictingapassionateembrace betweenacouple.Thecouple’sbodiesareintertwinedinelaborate robesadornedwithintricatepatterns,reflectingtheinfluenceof theArtsandCraftsmovement.TheKissisnowapermanent fixtureattheUpperBelvedereMuseuminViennaandremains oneofKlimt’smostcelebratedworks.
Artist: Gustav Klimt
Estimated date: 1907 to 1908
Where to see it: Upper Belvedere Museum (Vienna, Austria)
7. Guernica Artist: Pablo Picasso | Date: 1937
Where to see it: Museo Reina Sofía (Madrid)
PabloPicasso’sGuernicaisamonumentaloilpaintingthatisapowerfulindictmentofwar.Createdin1937in responsetotheGermanandItalianbombingoftheBasquetownofGuernicaduringtheSpanishCivilWar,the paintingdepictsthesufferingofhumans,animals,andbirds.Withitsdistinctivecubiststyle,Guernicaunflinchingly examinesthehorrorsofwar,makingitacornerstoneof20th-centuryart.Thepainting’semotionalimpactand symbolicpowerhavesolidifieditsplaceasoneofPicasso’smostcelebratedworksandapotentreminderofthe devastatingconsequencesofconflict.
8. The Birth of Venus Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Estimated date: 1485
Where to see it: Le Gallerie Degli Ufzi (Florence, Italy)
SandroBotticelli’sTheBirthofVenus,paintedinthemid-1480s,isaniconicmasterpieceoftheItalianRenaissance. DepictingthegoddessVenusemergingfromthesea-fullygrown,thepaintingisrenownedforitssensualbeautyandits celebrationofclassicalGreekmythology.OriginallycommissionedbyamemberoftheinfluentialMedicifamily,The BirthofVenusshowcasesBotticelli’smasteryofRenaissancestyle.Thegoddessisdepictedemergingfromascallop shell,surroundedbythewindgodZephyrusandthenymphChloris.Thepainting’sharmoniouscomposition,vibrant colors,andexquisitedetailshavemadeitabelovedandenduringsymboloflove,beauty,andtheRenaissanceera.
9. Las Meninas Artist: Diego Velázquez
Date: 1656
Where to see it: Museo del Prado (Madrid)
Madridistheonlycityinthisroundupwhereyou’llfind twoofthemostfamouspaintingsintheworld,thefirst being“Guernica”atNo.7and“LasManinas”hereatNo. 9.AlongwithbeingthemostfamouspaintingofDiego Velázquez`s,“LasMeninas”isalsooneofhislargest artwork.Artcriticshavebeenfascinatedforcenturiesby thecomplexityofthiswork.Thepaintingdoesdouble dutyasaportrait.ItservesasagroupportraitofSpanish royalty,butit’salsoaself-portraitofVelázquezhimselfat work(ontheleft).
10. Creation of Adam “CreationofAdam”isoneofthemostfamousworksbyMichelangelo,coveringasectionoftheSistineChapel’sceiling. ThispaintingisaheavenlydepictionofGodandAdamwithoutstretchedarms,theirfingersnearlytouching.TheCreationof Adamisalsothemostreplicatedimageinhistory.Adam’smuscularformhintsatMichelangelo’sothertalent–his“David” ispossiblytheworld’smostfamoussculpture.YoucanseethetoweringmarblestatueattheGalleriadell’Accademiain Florence.
Artist: Michelangelo
Date: 1508 to 1512
Where to see it: Sistine Chapel (Vatican City)
Conclusion- Much like love and gravity, art transcends time and space, tying our personal and universal understanding of everything. The artworks we have explored are not just the most famous paintings in the world. They are the timeless expressions of human experience, reecting the complexities, emotions, and stories that dene our existence. Each work of art speaks a language that resonates across generations and cultures—after all, art is a reection of the world and the people within it.
From Local Startup to Worldwide Leader : The TheDid you know Amway started in a tiny basement in Ada, Michigan? It began by selling cleaning products but quickly grew into a major global company. Now, it sells over 450 products, including health and beauty items, and operates in more than 100 countries. With yearly sales over $8 billion, it is famous for its great products and helpful community projects. Learn how this small start became a big success story!
In this article, you will learn about Amway’s history, challenges, marketing strategies, and inuence on the global market.
Brand History of Amway was started in 1959 by Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel in Ada, Michigan. They wanted to create a company where people could sell products directly to others and build their businesses. They named it “Amway” to reect their vision of the “American Way.”
At rst, it sold cleaning products, but soon it added more items like vitamins and beauty products. By the 1970s, it began selling its products in other countries. One of their key products, Nutrilite vitamins, became very popular.
In the 1980s and 1990s, it continued to grow and started selling online. They also introduced new brands like Artistry for skincare.
In the 2000s, it focused on making it easier for people to buy products online and start their own businesses through digital tools.
Today, it is a global company, operating in over 100 countries. It helps people become entrepreneurs and offers a wide range of products, from health and beauty to home care.
HowIstheAmwayDifferent FromOthers? Amwayisuniquebecauseitsells productsdirectlythrough distributors,notinstores,giving youpersonalizedadvice.Youcan startyourownbusinesswithit, sellingawiderangeofhighqualityitemslikehealth supplementsandbeautyproducts. Withapresenceinover100 countries,itoffersglobalreach andsupport.Theyfocusontopqualityproductsandsustainability, usingeco-friendlypractices.Plus, theyprovidetrainingtohelp distributorssucceed.
HowDoesAmway’sDirect SellingModelWork? Itsdirectsellingmodelconnects customerswithindependent distributorswhosellitsproducts directly,insteadofthroughstores. Distributorsgivepersonalized adviceandbuildrelationships withcustomers.Theyearnmoney basedontheirsalesandthesales madebyotherstheyrecruit.
Here’s how it works in simple terms: Distributors:
Instead of selling products in stores, it relies on people called distributors. These are individuals who sign up with it to sell its products directly to others.
Personal Sales: Distributors buy products at a discount and then sell them to customers, often through personal meetings, online, or in small events.
Building a Team: It can also recruit others to join as new distributors and earn money not just from its sales but also from the sales made by its recruits.
Earning Money: It makes money in two main ways:
Earn a prot from selling products to customers. Receive bonuses based on the sales made by their team of recruits.
Training and Support:
It provides training and support to help distributors learn how to sell products effectively and grow their business.
What Are the Challenges Faced by Amway? Itfacesafewchallengeswithitsbusinessmodel.Somepeoplecriticizeitsdirectsellingmethod,thinkingitmightbea pyramidscheme.Keepingproductqualityconsistentandmanagingalargenetworkofdistributorscanbetough.Thecompany alsohastodealwithdifferentrulesinvariouscountriesandcompetewithmanyotherbrands.Skepticismaboutmulti-level marketing(MLM)candamageitsreputation,andhighturnoveramongdistributors,alongwitheconomicchanges,affects salesandrecruitment.Additionally,therearemisunderstandingsaboutproductqualityandlegalissuestohandle.
5 Interesting Facts About Amway You Didn’t Know It has been a major player in the direct selling industry for decades, known for its wide range of products and unique business model. From humble beginnings to becoming a global powerhouse, Amway has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation. But beyond the surface, there are some surprising details about this company that many people don’t know.
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Here are 5 interesting facts about it that might surprise you: It sells more than 450 products, including vitamins, beauty items, and home goods. This diverse range allows them to cater to various customer needs and preferences, reinforcing their extensive market reach and adaptability.
It makes over $8 billion in sales each year. This success story reects the company’s robust global network and the loyalty of millions of distributors and customers who believe in its products and business model.
They sponsor the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, where many sports and events happen. This sponsorship not only boosts their brand visibility but also connects them with a wide audience through popular events held at the center.
They were the rst to make a liquid laundry detergent that works in all types of washing machines. This innovation showcased their commitment to practical solutions and set a new standard in the industry.
It has earned several prestigious awards, including the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Award for excellence, the Best Practices Award for innovation, and the Consumer Choice Award for product quality. The company has also been recognized with Green Business Awards for its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
Startingin1959andnowselling450productsinover100countriesshowshowmuchAmwayhasgrown.Whatbeganasa smallbusinessinabasementhasbecomeahugeglobalcompany.Itsfocusonqualityandsupportforsellershasmadeitabig nameindirectselling.Eventhoughithasfacedmanychallenges,itcontinuestosucceedandhelppeopleallovertheworld.
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