"Mainstream publishers churn out books based only on sales projections rather than exciting, experimental, or thought provoking literature," says Heidi James, founder of alternative publishing company Social Disease and a contemporary of the Brutalists.
He did so during a visit to Israel aimed at least in part at stanching criticism of CNN provoked by comments from its founder, Ted Turner, that both sides inproof the conflict could be considered terrorists.
News of this singular exploit reportedly provoked laughter from Field Marshal Haig and RAF founder General Sir Hugh Trenchard, two men not known for their sense of humour.
But typically anything hidden in the backyard will not provoke the ire of the local homeowners' association, said Dean Dwyer, founder and creative director of ArchitectureKids in Tempe, Ariz.
Mr. Magnan, founder and sole member of the textile design and fashion organization Do Not Provoke Us, contributes, among other things, drawings of camouflage patterns that incorporate faces.
When Israel killed the Hamas founder and spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin with a missile launched from a helicopter, it provoked a storm of criticism.
Driver is the founder of Arts in the Armed Forces, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing thought-provoking and impactful contemporary theater to American military personnel currently "in theater".
As Robert Redford, president and founder of another great independent movie festival, the Sundance Festival, states "storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us".
Marine-turned-actor Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Girls) is the founder of Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing thought-provoking and impactful contemporary theater to American military personnel.
Tony Wheeler, the founder of Lonely Planet Guidebooks and Richard Bangs, father of modern day adventure travel, would provide excellent insight and thought provoking conversations.
