The commission to decorate the library of the Hispanic Society of America decisively marked the life of Sorolla, not only because of the commitment to transmit to the American public an image of the country that reflected the national identity but also because it prevented him from dedicating valuable time to other artistic endeavours. The […] Read more…
Month: January 2018
Tory Burch: a new take on the past
On today’s blog post I’m analyzing some of Tory Burch’s decorating inspirations. H U B E R T D E G I V E N C H Y Tory Burch’s green velvet sofa is a clear homage to Hubert de Givenchy’s sofa in his 18th-century Parisian townhouse. Not only the sofa, but Givenchy’s green velvet […] Read more…
Massimo Listri’s Florentine Palazzo
Massimo Listri is known for capturing masterfully the grandest interiors in the world: from the Vatican Museum to Versailles, this renown photographer has seen through his lens the most exquisite constructions in the world. There’s no surprise that the Italian master of interior photography calls home an exquisite 18th century Palazzo in Florence. Filled with sculptures, […] Read more…