Alexander Blok and Lyubov Mendeleeva — Blok’s muse, Lyubov, inspired him to create the cycle of poems “Spring Waters.”
Michelangelo and Vittoria Colonna — their friendship and correspondence had a great influence on the artist and his works.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono — their relationship had a profound impact on Lennon’s musical career and worldview.
Antonio Vivaldi and Anna Girò — though the exact nature of their relationship is unclear, she is believed to have inspired many of Vivaldi’s works.
Bob Marley and Rita Marley — Rita not only became his wife but also inspired many of his songs and participated in his musical career.
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward — their enduring marriage set an example in Hollywood, with Newman often stating that his greatest pride was not succumbing to temptations to betray his wife.
Henry Miller and June Mansfield — his relationship with June was the catalyst for his creativity and his novel “Tropic of Capricorn.”
