Sentences with phrase «figurehead for»

I am proud to be the figurehead for a highly diverse membership of over 20,000 Chartered Legal Executive lawyers, other legal practitioners and paralegals and am a big believer, indeed an example, that there is more than one route into the law.

Senator John Kerry (D - MA) has become the figurehead for clean energy and climate legislation.

In seven months» time, government representatives meet in Dubrovnik to elect a new figurehead for the science body.

When the mining expert Stephen McIntyre challenged the basis of climate science on his blog, he became a figurehead for many climate - change sceptics.

The recycled spectacle serves as the literal figurehead for the artist's second solo exhibition Collective Unconscious, which opened May 28 at Jack Shainman Gallery in New York.

The new work by Chicago - based artist Deb Sokolow, commissioned by the MCA specifically for this exhibition and installed in the main lobby directly facing the front entrance, functions as a perfect figurehead for «Production Site.»

Even though Baldessari became a figurehead for the California craze, a little further north of Los Angeles, in Pasadena, James Turrell was combining conceptualism, land art, and Flavin-esque lights to become a major force in a movement called Light & Space, which also included ever - influential artists Bruce Nauman and Robert Irwin.

Having emigrated to the US in the early 20th century, Nevelson became a figurehead for feminist art: monochromatic assemblages represented an icon for power, virility and a bold, unrelenting presence.

Likewise, the artist is merely the figurehead for a gigantic production system involving collaborations with architect - designers (with two of whom the artist has founded...

While Juliana Huxtable's genre - and gender - defying practice moves fluidly between performance, poetry, pop music, and photography; it's no wonder that the artist has become a figurehead for a millennial, internet - savvy generation that celebrates gender and identity nonconformism.

But the list's new additions ring in exciting advancements for the art world and beyond — from a forebear of this year's biggest trend in painting to a figurehead for free expression and a Chicagoan serving as a catalyst for social change.

After all, with Cristiano Ronaldo acting as a figurehead for the game this year, there will certainly be calls for some exciting football action.

Sonic Adventure 2, with all its quirks and failings, was the last appearance of Sonic Team's unique ambition, and the figurehead for the Dreamcast's last gasp.

The I.D Buzz is another electric minibus concept from VW, being the second member of VW's I.D family and expected to be a figurehead for VW's Uber - rivalling MOIA ride - sharing brand which will kick off in 2020.

The aggressively styled coupe has been conceived as a limited - production model that is set to be priced above that of any existing Audi model as technological figurehead for the rest of the lineup with a new plug - in hybrid driveline that mates a twin - turbocharged 4.0 - liter V8 gasoline engine and electric motor for an overall output close to 800 hp.

Although not officially confirmed, it's thought that the I.D. Buzz minivan will be the figurehead for Volkswagen's upcoming Uber rival, MOIA — a ride - sharing company set to launch in 2020.

But this shifter (which of course is nothing but an electronic figurehead for the computer wizardry within) wants you to push the shifter forward to downshift and pull backwards to upshift.

WHAT: After being rescued at the Quarter Quell by a secret resistance group, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is transported to District 13, where President Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) intends to use her as the figurehead for the revolution.

Painting himself as a chauvinistic pig, he becomes the figurehead for every man out there, worried that women are going to pull the comfortable rug from under their feet.

It seems that Katniss» actions in the last Hunger Games have stoked the flames of rebellion throughout Panem, and District 13 President Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) intends to use her as the figurehead for the revolution.

Tom Hardy (Locke, Child 44) steps into the lead role that originally made a star of Mel Gibson, his Max Rockatansky becoming a figurehead for revolution in a world where humanity has completely broken down.

This being Halloween, he had to be our figurehead for this quiz.

Freddie isn't the only subservient character in the film as Lancaster is also revealed as a figurehead for The Cause with his wife Peggy Dodd (Amy Adams) as the person who is really in charge.

Her publicised victories against the Capitol make her an ideal figurehead for unifying revolutionary forces hence the rebel rescue.

But for a certain generation, he's been a figurehead for his journalism (at Rolling Stone and elsewhere), his screenwriting (of seminal teen flick «Fast Times At Ridgemont High,» most notably), and for his direction, starting with 1989's «Say Anything» through to last year's charming semi-return-to-form «We Bought A Zoo.»

Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hobbit) stars as enigmatic WikiLeaks founder and director Julian Assange, who would go from computer hacker to the figurehead for one of the most subversive movements on the internet — a man who was feared by governments, hated by corporations, and praised by those who think these entities have far too much power over individuals.

The conservatives» Presidential candidate is the wacko, egomaniacal figurehead for a party bent on feeding the bloodlust of its citizenry to protect their own wealth while thinning the herd of those Americans it deems unworthy.

While the contest is open to male and female students, the companies selected Rosalind Elsie Franklin as a figurehead for the contest to support their joint interest in encouraging young female scientists to pursue career paths in chemistry and to increase public awareness of an important female scientist.

We've selected Rosalind Franklin as a figurehead for our chemistry contest not only because she was integral to one of the most important modern scientific discoveries, but as a reminder that if science doesn't embrace everyone's right to explore and participate, we're sure to miss some brilliant discoveries!»

However, an anti-EU campaign that taps into popular prejudices against Eurocrats and Brussels red tape, stoked by a hostile tabloid press, might seduce Hammond or even Boris Johnson sufficiently to become the figurehead for a Brexit campaign — alongside, presumably, Nigel Farage.

One Labour MP said Benn would be a figurehead for repeated shadow cabinet rebellions if he was not removed.

George Osborne made a rare foray into public debate today with a defence of gay marriage and abortion which will infuriate Tory backbenchers and make him a figurehead for liberal Conservatives.

Having someone like Gore as a figurehead for a movement will guarantee a certain amount of opposition.

Patrick O'Flynn was seen as a figurehead for the «red Ukip» faction in the party, not least because he once proposed a tax on luxury goods.

The former GP ran against David Cameron for the leadership of the party and some analysts believe he could become a figurehead for right - wing backbenchers» disillusion with the coalition.

The primary figurehead for this leftist trend was Tony Benn, who narrowly missed being elected deputy leader of Labour in September 1981, under new party leader Michael Foot.

That has seemingly left some Labour MPs hoping that, with Khan as London mayor, they would have a figurehead for internal opposition to Corbyn.

A sprinkling of high profile MPs have joined the group, including former defence secretary Dr Liam Fox, who is increasingly seen as a figurehead for right - wing backbenchers.

Indeed, Hollande is the figurehead for a cultural phenomena that has been germinating in France known as anti-Sarkozyism.

In André - Pierre Gignac, the striker no - one wanted, who matched [Zlatan] Ibrahimović's brace at Stade Vélodrome, they have a fittingly unglamorous figurehead for their resistance to the billionaires from Paris.»

If Xavi could be considered the ultimate figurehead for the latter, then Xabi Alonso who Benitez selected to build his Liverpool team around — a more gritty, pragmatic take on the deep - lying, Spanish midfielder — would similarly sum up the contrast in approach.

Like it or not, Knight is a still a figurehead for Indiana University and the people of Indiana outside the state, and having him use the «76 team to endorse a xenophobic man that has completely alienated pretty much every minority group inside this nation?

Ozil has matured this season, he took Alexis's mantle and he's talking, gesturing, while acting a responsible figurehead for the team.

Elneny has good passing attributes and a physical presence on the pitch, but in terms of creativity and looking at him as a figurehead for success, Elneny doesn't hold a lot of the qualities needed to be a regular feature for Arsenal.

As Obama continues to rely upon Jesus» teachings for who to tax, who not to tax, who to support and who not to support, he dilutes his power as President and instead becomes a figurehead for special interest groups... Jesus, according to scripture, taught there was no difference between Jew or Gentile, freeman or slave, etc..

Radio Free Europe broadcast his sermons making him a figurehead for the resistance, and bringing him to the attention of the secret services.

Blockchain has quickly become a polarizing figurehead for a new generation of optimistic innovators.

When Stiglitz cites what he considers to be the problem of Friedman, he explained, he's using him as the figurehead for a movement that took advantage of the societal trends Blodget mentioned.

Syriana is populated not with characters but with figureheads for some political position or another and they speak not in dialogue but in talking points.

«Some truly inspirational head teachers and other teachers have been great spokespeople and figureheads for the importance of school food.