Breaking the Mold: Lessons from Icons and Eccentrics | Felipe Restrepo Pombo | Talks at Google
25What makes people break the mold? What makes innovators master and re-define their trade? What role does eccentricity play? Is eccentricity a factor or an outcome?
Acclaimed Colombian journalist, editor and author Felipe Restrepo Pombo discusses his book "16 Eccentric Portraits" where he retells his experience of personally attempting to understand iconic masters of their craft beyond appearances, through in depth interviews. Hear what so called ‘eccentrics’ like Tim Burton, Clint Eastwood, Ferran Adria (El Buli Restaurant), Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Oscar-winning director), Gael Garcia (actor), Spencer Tunick (famed photographer) and many more have in common. Hear Felipe speak about what they have in common, what are their motivations, how eccentricity can be a creative force, and finally how those encounters continue to influence his creative process.
Moderated by Salvador Vazquez.