BELLAS ARTES

Gabinete de curiosidades naturales de Albertus Seba es una de las mejores obras de historia natural del siglo XVIII y sigue siendo uno de los ejemplares de esta disciplina más valiosos de todos los tiempos. Si bien era habitual que los científicos de su época coleccionaran especímenes naturales para sus investigaciones, el boticario de Ámsterdam Seba (1665-1736) sentía verdadera pasión por esta actividad. Su insólita colección de animales, plantas e insectos de todo el mundo le reportó fama internacional en su tiempo. En 1731, después de varias décadas dedicado al coleccionismo, Seba encargó ilustraciones minuciosas y a menudo adornadas de cada espécimen. Con estos dibujos publicó un catálogo de cuatro volúmenes que reunía su colección completa con especies raras y exóticas, desde plantas hasta serpientes, ranas, cocodrilos, moluscos, corales, aves y mariposas, así como animales actualmente extinguidos.

Dreamy estates from the island of Menorca come alive in this lively collection of images presented by Spanish tastemaker Susana Gallardo. This exquisite volume showcases the signature bohemian-chic interiors and architecture of the Spanish island of Menorca—offering a glimpse into the vacation retreats of the artists, creatives, and other sun-seeking spirits who escape to this paradisiacal place. Author Susana Gallardo accompanies readers through the gates of Menorca’s most breathtaking private homes into a world of Mediterranean sophistication. From an Art Deco palace in the heart of Mahón, the island’s capital, to charming fincasin the interior countryside and spectacular beach villas, these houses radiate Spanish style and spotlight the island’s breezy lifestyle. With an eye for the Mediterranean light, Karel Balas beautifully captures the vibrancy of these lush locales in his photographs—making this book inspirational for island and sunbelt lovers everywhere.

Una selección de las series que han marcado un hito y han cambiado el panorama audiovisual de los últimos años. Y con ellas algunas de las curiosidades más sosrprendentes de un género que parece augurar una larga y saludable vida.

Evens has long been considered one of the country’s leading contemporary architects who aspires to create the complete living environment, in the same vein as Gil Schafer, Bobby McAlpine, Ray Booth, and Stanley Dixon. His inspiration is drawn from classical traditions and informed by contemporary indoor-outdoor life—in this case the indoor-outdoor life of California.

Sky-high, ornate, and the pinnacle of glamour, both restrictive and liberating, art object and deeply ordinary, shoes tell the story of shifting attitudes toward desire, power, and wealth throughout history. Lace up for a journey through the most enviable shoe closet from the permanent collection at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology— and four centuries of fashion’s hardest working accessory.Featuring designs from the likes of Salvatore Ferragamo, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahník, and Roger Vivier, Shoes A–Z. The Collection of The Museum at FIT celebrates fashion’s most revolutionary and coveted labels with more than 400 styles selected from the Museum’s pristinely preserved collection. Texts from Daphne Guinness, Valerie Steele, Colleen Hill, and The Museum’s expert team of curators explore the unique legacy of each of the featured designers and the lasting cultural impact of the shoe. Also featured are custom illustrations by Robert Nippoldt. Exclusive access to original sketches, advertisements, and photographs from the designers’ private archives further illuminate the genius behind the functional, sculptural delights we cannot live without. Also available as Collector’s Edition of 1,000 numbered copies, including three prints by Manolo Blahník created exclusively for this edition with a hallmark stamp.