NOVEMBER NIGHT Listen. With faint dry sound, Like steps of passing ghosts, The leaves, frost-crisp’d, break from the trees And fall. ADELAIDE CRAPSEY Photographs via Hannah Lynne and Nicolas Fredrickson
I am thrilled to present Aglaea’s new website & logo the very day the blog turns 1! It was time to make some improvements, introduce changes and have our own space in the fascinating Internet world. The launch of this new website … Continue reading
“I SAW THE ANGEL IN THE MARBLE AND CARVED UNTIL I SET HIM FREE” Michelangelo 1. Large Chunk of Marble + Cooper Candleholder / Andreas Engesvik /Menu 2. Marble Light / Studio Vit 3. Oak Table with White Table Top / … Continue reading
AUGUST 2014 I quite like these days when the Summer is coming to and end and everything gets back to normal. Even if there are still some dazzling and warm days ahead of us, September has the nostalgia of a farewell and … Continue reading
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ROYAL ACADEMY SUMMER EXHIBITION This photo gallery is a pick of interesting artists from this year Summer Exhibition, an open event that brings together new work by both well-known and emerging artists. The main galleries are overcrowded with a wide … Continue reading
While exploring Shoreditch recently, I found out a vibrant hub of creativity. Its appeal comes from its gritty, dingy, industrial flavour and the old brick warehouses transformed into trendy, electic independent shops, bars and art galleries. It`s the perfect plan for … Continue reading
JULY 2014 Sadly, many people still don´t take seriously the extent to which furniture, design and architecture can enhance the experience of living, providing friendly, pleasant, well-lit and organized spaces. The apartment whose floor plan is shown below makes me think about … Continue reading
Recently, while surfing on the Internet, I found Society6, a site through which artists can sell their work in the shape of prints, iPhone cases, cushions, bags, etc. These are some of my favourites. DIAMOND by David Fleck FRAGMENT by Leandro Pita MARBLE FRAGMENTS by Leandro … Continue reading
JUNE 2014 Aglaea welcomes the Summer with a colorful & exotic selection of objects starring three stunning armchairs created by the brilliant Brazilian designer Sérgio J. Matos. BRAZIL IN BLUE 01. OLHAR O BRASIL Dinnerware by Chicô Gouvêa for Vista Alegre Portugal Materials:Porcelain. 02. TUPA … Continue reading
Few weeks ago, I came across Marciano Buendía`s fascinating sculptures at Kikekeller (Corredera Baja de San Pablo, 17, Madrid, Spain), a singular and ever-changing space for art and industrial design thought to be explored while you have a drink. All … Continue reading
The exhibition CALLEJA / HOPPEK, stories of two for an impossible ending… and some Magrittian realities in the Rafael Pérez Hernando Gallery was a splendid and optimistic end to a sunny Saturday morning in Madrid. It was part of A 3 Bandas, an … Continue reading
MAY 2014 I really love the neutral colour palette of this month`s selection of objects: beiges, greys, light browns and whites that sometimes are sprinkled with touches of brighter colours such as turquoise and vermilion. In addition to that sober range … Continue reading
Every May in Madrid, Casa Decor fills an iconic building with interesting proposals of interior design. This year, the chosen place is the former HQ of the professional association of architects in Madrid (COAM), which is going to be renovated as high-end apartments after the … Continue reading
Leafing through different design magazines during the several train journeys I have gone on lately, I have found some striking pieces of furniture, both contemporary and classic, and I would like to share them here in the blog. So, from this month … Continue reading
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