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En 1913, Fratelli Prada abrió sus puertas en Milán, convirtiéndose en la marroquinería favorita de la burguesía italiana. Décadas más tarde, cuando Miuccia Prada heredó la empresa familiar comenzó a desafiar las convenciones ¿que rodeaban la moda del momento: hizo del nailon un material lujoso, despojó a las mujeres de adornos superfluos y hasta se atrevió a jugar con lo que socialmente se consideraba feo. La diseñadora se alió con artistas contemporáneos y a través de sus desfiles habló de feminismo, de problemáticas sociales o del uso de la tecnología. Es una firma ligada indisolublemente a la cultura contemporánea.

Bearden (1911–1988) was a prominent African American artist often described as the consummate jazz painter, known for his innovative collages that explored themes of Black American culture, history, and personal experiences. This publication reexamines Bearden’s life and work in the context of jazz, tracing the musician’s impact from the artists’ earliest oil paintings to his iconic collages. In 1981, Bearden created nineteen collages that the artist called his “Paris Blues,” or simply “Jazz,” series. Conceived as pages for an oversized book that would be a response to the Hollywood movie Paris Blues (1961)—though featuring Harlem and New Orleans along with Paris—the series has been little known until now. Here the wildly colorful illustrations are set alongside Bearden’s encounters with iconic jazz musicians, clubs, and cities. Examined for the first time in depth, the Paris Blues series makes a major statement on the relationships between visual art, jazz music, and urban spaces. The book also includes poignant photographs of Bearden and musicians in the 1950s–70s, such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.

Desde el debut de Leonard Cohen, cuando su miedo escenico le impedía terminar "Suzanne", hasta la icónica caída del abrigo de visón de ArethaFranklin en el Kennedy Center mientras Barack y Michelle Obama aplaudían efusivamente. En Sostener la nota, el legendario director de la revista The New Yorker, David Remnick, reúne sus escritos sobre algunos de los músicos, compositores e interpretes más famosos del mundo con vocación de entender cómo han pervivido en el tempo y en el tiempo las mayores y más populares voces del último siglo en Estados Unidos. Ganador de un premio Pulitzer por La tumba de Lenin, Remnick toma como hilo conductor las fulgurantes y longevas carreras de los mayores iconos musicales del planeta (Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Buddy Guy…) para entregar una reflexión magistral sobre el exito, el fracaso, el estrellato, el relevo generacional y el ocaso profesional. Este bestseller, que recoge con gracia

This captivating new volume, the follow-up to Johnson’s beloved Spaces for Living, offers an inside look at her latest projects—spaces that seamlessly blend sophistication, comfort, and individuality. At the heart of her approach is a deep appreciation for antiques and flair for combining pieces from across decades and continents. Sourcing antiques from around the world, she expertly layers them into contemporary settings, creating homes rich with history, character, and a sense of the unexpected. Whether it’s an eighteenth-century French commode juxtaposed with minimalist artwork or a vintage chandelier lending warmth to a sleek, modern space, Johnson’s eye for contrast and harmony makes every interior uniquely compelling.