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Google has a special logo for the 117th birthday of the late Martha Graham. The logo is a very elegant dance logo, which slowly and elegantly forms the Google logo through dance motions. You can find a static version of the logo in this story and I also captured the animated version and posted the video below.
Martha Graham is known by many as mother of modern dance. She is credited for forming a new dance style and was the first dancer ever to perform at The White House, travel abroad as a cultural ambassador, and receive the highest civilian award of the USA: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
She was born today on May 11, 1894 in Pennsylvania and died at the age of 96 on April 1, 1991 in New York City.
Here is a video of the logo in action:
Here is a larger static version of this logo:
Finally, there are some complaints about the logo. Mostly being that it slows down people's computers due to the animation.
Forum discussion at Google Blogoscoped Forums and Google Web Search Help.
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Comments:
Texacali519
05/11/2011 11:58 am
I think is fantastic!
Luke
05/11/2011 11:58 am
you spelled do wrong. it's due**
Barry Schwartz
05/11/2011 11:59 am
opps. fixed.
Binkysmst
05/11/2011 11:59 am
Wonderful Martha! She's my American idol!
David
05/11/2011 12:01 pm
The logo is AWESOME... stop complaining!!!
cd3v
05/11/2011 12:02 pm
If it slows down your computer, get a new computer.
Anon.
05/11/2011 12:02 pm
You might want to proof-read your article before posting it... "You can SEE a static version of the logo in this story " "it slows down people's computerS DUE to the animation." Just sayin'....
Barry
05/11/2011 12:05 pm
This is my favorite Google name presentation of all time. You amazingly nailed her style. Big Cheers to you on this one!
Barry Schwartz
05/11/2011 12:06 pm
It was fixed 60 seconds after I posted it. Sorry.
Www Candace 418
05/11/2011 12:07 pm
yeah stop complaining booger! that logo is so awesome!!!!!!
Jim
05/11/2011 12:08 pm
Maybe we all need slowing down in memory of this incredible artist!
Www Candace418
05/11/2011 12:09 pm
stop complaining!!
Christy_pitbull
05/11/2011 12:10 pm
i like it alot. the animated versions on google are better than the stand stills.
Maggie
05/11/2011 12:11 pm
love it
Oicitizu
05/11/2011 12:11 pm
Very Nice Logo! Enjoyed it Tremendously! Well Done!
Mimi
05/11/2011 12:12 pm
Awe...some! Love to see what every day holds from you guys. Keep up the outdtanding work! It is appreciated!
zainab
05/11/2011 12:13 pm
Love it!! You guys rock! To the people complaining about spelling error: Get over it! So how are your computer programing skills?? Everyone has different strengths.
Nortorius
05/11/2011 12:14 pm
HAAAAAA!!! Looks like she’s CRUNKING in slow motion
website development
05/11/2011 12:14 pm
I read her history because of Google. This is the best animated logo ever from Google.
John Lewis Sales
05/11/2011 12:16 pm
awesome logo n i don't observe any slowing down of computer
Tasha
05/11/2011 12:16 pm
I thought it was beautiful an unforgettable. Definitely one of my top favorites for Google Logos.
Anon
05/11/2011 12:17 pm
I looks like you are still missing the word "see" and the "s" on "computers".
Moore
05/11/2011 12:17 pm
Great animation! Love Google Logos!
Amy
05/11/2011 12:18 pm
Beautiful!
SWDev9483
05/11/2011 12:18 pm
the 'G' looks like she is 'droppin' it down low' but nevertheless, probably the best Google Logo yet.
JakeT80
05/11/2011 12:18 pm
I've never commented about your starting page before but I had to on this one. Simply amazing!
Danny Kurdi
05/11/2011 12:19 pm
What does it mean when she took out the Veil?
Lisa0721
05/11/2011 12:19 pm
Wonderful, graceful logo. Good going!
Nicki
05/11/2011 12:19 pm
Not only does the logo depict the dance, but I see the evolution of freedom as well.
Lisa Connell
05/11/2011 12:19 pm
I think it's an Amazing Doodle for Google! I love all of them and I look forward to each day to see what's new!
Jkgovert
05/11/2011 12:20 pm
I love it!!
Kristinlwolfe
05/11/2011 12:21 pm
It is wonderful to see the dance world getting such lovely attention. Well done, elegant, and exciting to watch. Thank you!
Mjennie36
05/11/2011 12:21 pm
I love it that you guys take something from history wheter it be inportant or not and make it the animation for the website that is amazing keep up the great work you guys
DSJ1212
05/11/2011 12:22 pm
I love Google logos. I've been saving them for the past five years. This one deserves a standing ovation. As an aside...is there a way to save the animation?
Irene
05/11/2011 12:23 pm
Great animation.
Joseph Pascale
05/11/2011 12:23 pm
I Hate this show.
Curtis
05/11/2011 12:23 pm
Im not gay, but just looking at the dance animation cause me to tear up. Its extremly beautiful awesome job google
Danira Beckmann
05/11/2011 12:24 pm
I thought your logo for this amazing dancer is very elegant, thoughtful and beautiful. Great job Google!
Drgudgurl
05/11/2011 12:24 pm
This is the best logo!! I absolutely love it!!
cola gecko
05/11/2011 12:25 pm
sure ur not gay?
Michael
05/11/2011 12:25 pm
Once again another awesome Doodle.
JSBarron
05/11/2011 12:25 pm
It was definitely one of those animations that caused me to reload Google a few times. The art is spectacular and the animation is magical!
JB
05/11/2011 12:26 pm
I saw today's animation and had to show my wife... She quickly asked "is it Martha Graham's Birthday or something?", to which I replied "Who's Martha Graham?"... I guess when it's Roger Staubach's birthday, I'll get the animation first...
Doro
05/11/2011 12:28 pm
love it
Darci Lenhard
05/11/2011 12:30 pm
I am always amazed and delighted by the creative ability of everyone at Google - we love you! Keep it up!
Gladys
05/11/2011 12:30 pm
I love it. Open google is one surprise every day, the dance Martha Graham is amazing.
jeffkart
05/11/2011 12:31 pm
Excellent. I wondered what that was
Claudea Belcher
05/11/2011 12:31 pm
This is a beautiful animation. I was in Aw! Nice Logo Google.
Curtis
05/11/2011 12:32 pm
Well, for what i was told by my father men dont cry nor get emotional we are suppose to be strong and direct. Just hope he dont see this reply from me lol. But, i have to comment on google awesome Martha Graham animation.
sk
05/11/2011 12:32 pm
It's best Google logo i've seen..
Lorrie Tabar
05/11/2011 12:34 pm
Google always does a fantastic job with its date/event reference logos...but this one for Martha Graham's birthday is phenomenal. Thank you, Google, for continuing to remind us how many things we have to remember and celebrate together.
Barry Schwartz
05/11/2011 12:34 pm
FYI, @ryanwoodwardart:twitter designed this logo. Check out his Twitter over at https://twitter.com/#!/ryanwoodwardart/status/68164482739871744
Squeenbee
05/11/2011 12:35 pm
Luv it!
Jermaine Brown
05/11/2011 12:35 pm
I thought this was ABSOLUTELY freaking amazing. I mean it actually almost made me tear up, and she was an artist whom I definitely had great admiration for.
Lbadrian
05/11/2011 12:36 pm
I love this logo and think that it is so representative of the artist!
treed
05/11/2011 12:36 pm
This is SO cool!!
Ocfuelpolishing
05/11/2011 12:37 pm
why even change the original logo in the first place? half the time you cant see that it even says google.
Cmckaywharton
05/11/2011 12:38 pm
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL... as soon as it completed, i knew it had to be Martha Graham - related... i've watched it again and again..
Guest
05/11/2011 12:39 pm
Martha Graham is and was truly inspiring in the modern dance world. I'm so happy to see you celebrate her with this beautiful expression!
Ocfuelpolishing
05/11/2011 12:39 pm
oh sure your not gay. gay all the way.
Marjoriefordjohnson
05/11/2011 12:41 pm
Thank you for remembering Ms. Graham. People should have their computer slow down to remind them that there is more to life than speed!
Rico Rico
05/11/2011 12:41 pm
Gracefully googified!!
Julieshmewli
05/11/2011 12:44 pm
google. your artistry blows my mind. kudos to you and all of your teammates and i look forward to our future.
Kat
05/11/2011 12:44 pm
I love the daily surprise - miss it when we get a "standard" logo. This one is beautiful!
Scott46953
05/11/2011 12:48 pm
Hey guess what? Changing google's logo has people talking! A wonderful way to get people talking about Google! I dont know this person but I thought she was 117years old till i came to this page. Guess you caught me... I clicked on the logo! LMFAO!!! To the people at google.... keep up the awesome work! Learn as we go! something new every day!
melonius
05/11/2011 12:48 pm
First paragraph. Third sentence. A word is missing. "You can a static version . . . "
MonicaSouza
05/11/2011 12:50 pm
Another awesome art work from Google! I love it!
Maurice
05/11/2011 12:50 pm
I agree with Kat's Post always love to click and find out the new logo's meaning,
Laelmorgan
05/11/2011 12:51 pm
Great adaptation of the Barbara Morgan dance photographs that immortalized Martha Graham in the 1941 book MARTHA GRAHAM 16 Dances in Photographs.
HmongDragon
05/11/2011 12:51 pm
that is so cool
notToday I wont
05/11/2011 12:51 pm
AWESOME!! do this everyday to celebrate the talents in the world~
A. Spikes
05/11/2011 12:52 pm
The logo is beautiful. If they don't like it...let the use bing. I too look forward to the daily surprise!
dbell67
05/11/2011 12:54 pm
He's a bottom.
M.Scott Drummond
05/11/2011 12:55 pm
Wow!
Jdance721
05/11/2011 12:56 pm
Love the logo. Its the most creative one I've ever seen.
Heather
05/11/2011 12:56 pm
I like seeing the animated Google logos, thanks!
rotub
05/11/2011 12:56 pm
Complaints?....*sigh*
Bgss1971
05/11/2011 12:57 pm
Can't wait until my 5 year old granddaughter sees it. She loves dance and Google logos. She especially loved Earth Day. Thought it was a game she could play.
Tara Shaw
05/11/2011 12:59 pm
Great idea! I love the art of dance, and the Google Martha Graham logo brought a smile to my face!
Slicvic
05/11/2011 12:59 pm
but you know it's Google.
elly beth
05/11/2011 01:00 pm
love, love, LOVE this one!
Marie Arnold
05/11/2011 01:00 pm
I love this animated logo. Its the first one that has captured my attention & I think its beautiful. Great job!
Marie Arnold
05/11/2011 01:02 pm
I love this animated logo. This is the first one that has captured my attention & I think it is beautiful. Great job!
Jamz192
05/11/2011 01:10 pm
I was so impressed with this logo I took the time to read about Martha Graham and post comments on a GOOGLE logo. I find it to be attractive and fluid as though someone actually danced the logo on my screen. THANK YOU for the suprise.
Jafet Lopez
05/11/2011 01:26 pm
Very nice. Thank You Google for delivering a piece of Culture to society! We need more if it.
Lyons-super
05/11/2011 01:59 pm
Can't believe anybody didn't have the time to watch this extraordinary dance! Come on, people!
aa
05/11/2011 02:03 pm
Very nice, thanks
Tom, London
05/11/2011 04:21 pm
Best logo yet, Brilliant!
Yasmini
05/11/2011 04:25 pm
This has been one of the most fabulous logos you have invented, and finally sophisticated and cultured...so rare in this globalised world in mass media...please put it back! allow people to be exposed to cultures higher level instead of the lower common dinominator...many thanks yasmini
Riyam Issam
05/11/2011 05:27 pm
it's amaaaaazing!! the best one yet we want more great animated logos like this one for the other occasions google :)
Riyam Issam
05/11/2011 05:27 pm
it's amaaaaazing!! the best one yet we want more great animated logos like this one for the other occasions google :)
Jarelle
05/11/2011 06:17 pm
Loved this logo
Romin256
05/11/2011 06:23 pm
Google needs to stop this stupid log changing bullshit. so anoying.
Fiametta
05/11/2011 08:05 pm
I like the logo very much, but I'm having problems entering anything into the search box when I'm on the Google homepage. The characters typed appear very slowly. I'm having this problem nowhere else -- not even in Google when I'm not on the homepage, so I fear it's connected with today's logo.
Michael Martinez
05/11/2011 08:17 pm
Add my compliments on the logo to everyone else's. I really enjoyed it.
Jane
05/11/2011 11:00 pm
Right! i love it too! very creative and pretty but its slowing down my pc. :(:(:(
Briantsemail
05/11/2011 11:46 pm
The Martha Graham logo was one of the best yet, loved the Uri Gagarin, Earth Day Brilliant, Martha Graham absolutely beautiful.
LordD99
05/12/2011 03:57 am
Yeah, I watched it once about 24 hours ago when it first showed up. I thought, "oh, that's interesting, but I sure as hell hope this doesn't pop up every F'ing single time I go to Google." Sadly, my fears were rewarded. I can not tell you how annoying this graphic is. In the future, if Google wants to do this crap, please provide an off switch. It's not why anyone comes to Google.
LordD99
05/12/2011 04:15 am
It was nice once. To have this graphic play all day long is not thinking about the customer. Never do this again.
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05/12/2011 09:39 am
Martha Graham was in one of the best logo so far from the Google and i liked it very much.Waiting for the others amazing logo from Google.
FlyWithMySoul
05/14/2011 04:13 am
Nice post buddy ! anyway here is the animation.. http://www.flywithmysoul.com/2011/05/google-create-doodle-for-martha-grahams.html